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Choi Siwon

Choi Siwon is a Korean artist who debuted in 2005. 1 songs with karaoke numbers.

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  1. 1Overview
  2. 2Karaoke numbers
  3. 3Controversies
  4. 4Related artists
  5. 5Links & sources

1Overview

Choi Si-won (Korean: 최시원; born April 7, 1986), known mononymously as Siwon, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, model, and actor, known for his work as a member of South Korean boy group Super Junior. Choi was a special representative for UNICEF Korea from 2015 to 2019, before being chosen as a UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office ambassador in November 2019.

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TJSongLyricsMusicYear
Riding유세윤, MUZIE유세윤, MUZIE2022

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Anti-LGBT

In 2007, when being asked about male actors portraying sexually ambiguous roles as in The King and the Clown (2005), Choi said: "I will respectfully refuse any such offers. While I respect all genders, I do not wish to acknowledge homosexuals as I have been taught that God created Man and Woman with specific characteristics and duties. I realize that with globalization, there are many [entertainers] who do not share my views. There are those who are value-oriented and those who are success-oriented. However shouldn't an actor deliver an image to his audience through roles he chooses to portray, based on his beliefs in life?"[1][2]

On September 11, 2015, Choi retweeted theologian John Piper who stated "Obergefell is not constitutional; so-called same-sex marriage does not exist." Choi also shared Piper's link to an article in support of Kim Davis, as well as two Biblical passages, confirming he remained against gay marriage. The next day he removed the retweets and posted an apology in both Korean and English. The English version went, "I apologize for my inconsiderate choice to retweet Rev. Piper's tweet. Reason I echoed Rev. Piper's thoughts was because I wished to voice a plurality of opinions. However, now I realize that my comments were hurtful to those whom I hold dearest: my fans, and their friends and families. I am truly sorry. My judgment was insensitive, thoughtless, and ill-conceived. I will do my best to learn from my mistakes and reflect on my faith. I thank everyone for their support and understanding." He later deleted the apology.[3][4]

In April 2023, Choi has been accused of transphobia over a meme he posted on Bubble, a private online discussion platform. The controversial meme shows a scene from the movie Titanic (1997) in which actor Billy Zane's character Caledon Hockley is trying to be rescued but is told "women and children first." Zane's character then claims: "I'm trans." Choi wrote "It's funny kekekekeke" along with the image.[5][6][7]

Deadly dog bite

On September 30, 2017, an untied French bulldog owned by Choi's family bit their neighbor, 53-year-old businesswoman Kim who ran Hanilkwan, an upscale Korean cuisine restaurant. This resulted in the death of the victim six days after the incident. The cause was identified as sepsis, brought on by the bite. Choi and his father separately wrote letters of apology on their Instagram accounts on October 21, 2017.[8] Although a family member of the deceased told media that the family were not willing to take any legal action, the Choi family received severe backlash from the public for not taking any precautionary measures with their dog.[9]

Tribute to Charlie Kirk

On September 11, 2025, following the death of U.S. political influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk, Choi posted an image on Instagram with the caption "REST IN PEACE CHARLIE KIRK, Charlie Kirk, rest in peace." The photo featured Kirk's face alongside a cross illustration and was set to the song "Rescue" by American CCM artist Lauren Daigle. Choi also shared a second photo of Kirk with his family, accompanied by the Bible verse "Well done, good and faithful servant." Both posts were deleted after drawing criticism from K-pop fans, most of whom cited Kirk's far-right positions, including his support for gun rights, opposition to abortion, and remarks described as racist and anti-LGBT.[10][11]

On September 12, 2025, Choi addressed the controversy on the fan platform Bubble. He wrote that there had been "much discussion" about his post and that he wished to explain his intentions. He described Kirk as "a Christian, a father, and a husband." He added that "regardless of the circumstances, the fact that he lost his life in a shooting while giving a lecture in front of countless college students is a heartbreaking tragedy beyond any political stance. That is why I paid tribute to him." Choi said he deleted the posts after feeling that his "intentions were misunderstood." He explained that he believed his "sincere feelings had already been conveyed".[12]

Posts following Yoon Suk-yeol's verdict

On 19 February 2026, following the Seoul Central District Court’s announcement sentencing former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment for attempted insurrection, Choi posted the Chinese phrase “不可思議” (lit. 'Incredible') on Instagram before deleting it and posting "不義必亡,土崩瓦解" (lit. 'Injustice will surely perish; collapse like crumbling earth and shattered tiles' ). The posts were widely interpreted as criticizing the verdict and expressing support for Yoon.[13] Amid the backlash, SM Entertainment issued a statement saying that it had identified malicious posts targeting Choi and had initiated legal action to protect him.[14]

  1. "The Androgyny Revolution – The Yale Globalist". December 12, 2007. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  2. Khedun-Burgoine, B. (2022). "How do I make Oppa Sarang Me?": resemiotisation and reconstruction of meaning in the global anglophone K-pop fandom (PhD thesis). University of Oxford. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  3. '그녀는 예뻤다' 최시원, 동성애 반대글 트윗논란 사과 "많은 분들께 상처드렸다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 25, 2020. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. Rushali Pawar (September 11, 2015). "'Super Junior' Star Choi Siwon Apologises For Tweet on Same Sex Marriage; Do Koreans Support Him?". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  5. "Super Junior's Choi Siwon accused of transphobia over shared meme". Yahoo News. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. Tim. "Bagikan Meme, Siwon Choi Dituduh Transfobia". detikinet (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  7. "Siwon Super Junior Dikecam Gegara Unggah Hal Sensitif, Dituding Transfobia". SINDOnews Lifestyle (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  8. "Singer-actor Choi Si-won apologizes for death of neighbor bitten". The Korea Herald. October 21, 2017. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  9. "Netizens demand Choi Si-won drop out of drama after recent dog bite death". The Korea Herald. October 22, 2017. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  10. Lee, Ka-young (September 12, 2025). "Choi Siwon deletes Charlie Kirk tribute". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  11. Kim, Ju-yeon (September 12, 2025). "Super Junior's Choi Si-won deletes tribute to Charlie Kirk from Instagram". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  12. Kim, Na-yeon (September 16, 2025). "'찰리 커크 추모' 최시원 "정치적성향 떠나 비극" 해명..'슈주 탈퇴 요구' 확산" [Choi Siwon's explanation of Charlie Kirk's death, "It was a tragedy, regardless of political affiliation," sparks calls for Super Junior's withdrawal.]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  13. CHOSUNBIZ (February 20, 2026). "Choi Si‑won posts idiom declaring injustice must perish after Yoon life sentence". CHOSUNBIZ. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  14. Daily, The Chosun (February 21, 2026). "Choi Siwon's 'Injustice' Post Prompts SM Legal Action". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved February 22, 2026.

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