Get To Know: Bomin 🐰

[dreamalike]

Choi Bomin (born August 18, 2004) is an Australian–Korean singer, lyricist, model, and actress. Born in Sydney, she is the daughter of a renowned philanthropist and businessman of Australian–Korean descent, who owns a luxury department store chain in South Korea. She debuted as a soloist under Creative Beat Entertainment in April 2021, quickly becoming one of the most influential young figures in Korean pop culture.

BASICS
FACE CLAIM : Jang Wonyoung
VOICE CLAIM : IU
OFFICIAL COLORS : Baby Pink and Baby Purple
OFFICIAL EMOJI :
OFFICIAL ANIMAL :

GREETING : With love!! 안녕 난 보민이야 ♡
FANDOM NAME : Bonnies — a sweet play on her name and “bunnies”.

STATISTICS
VOCALS : excellent
RAP : excellent
DANCE : good
STAGE PRESENCE : excellent
VARIETY : good
ACTING : good
SONGWRITING : excellent
PRODUCING : excellent

BRANDS

MIU MIU — Global Ambassador
BVLGARI — Global Ambassador
DYSON KOREA — Global Ambassador
GOSPHERES — Global Ambassador
TOMMY JEANS (Tommy Hilfiger) — Global Ambassador
KÉRASTASE — Brand Ambassador
EIDER — Brand Ambassador
AMUSE — Brand Ambassador
FRED JEWELRY — Brand Ambassador
ROLA ROLA — Brand Ambassador
SK TELECOM — Brand Ambassador
HAPA KRISTIN — Global Model
INNISFREE — Brand Muse

MOVIES

METAMORPHOSIS (변신)| movie, Naver TV - 2019 : Hyun Joo
BLUE BIRTHDAY (블루버스데이) | movie, Naver TV - 2022 : Oh Ha Rin
LOVE TANGLE (고백의 역사) | movie, Netflix - 2024 : Park Se Ri

DRAMAS

EXTRAORDINARY YOU (어쩌다 발견한 하루)| drama, MBC TV - 2019 : Guest
BLUE BIRTHDAY (블루버스데이) | drama, Naver TV - 2021 : Oh Ha Rin
ALL OF US ARE DEAD (지금 우리 학교는) |drama, Netflix, 2022 : Choi Nam Ra
TWINKLING WATERMELON (반짝이는 워터멜론)|drama, TVN - 2023 : Yoon Cheong Ah
MAESTRA : STRINGS OF TRUTH (마에스트라) |drama, TVN - 2023 : Lee Ru Na
LOVELY RUNNER (선재 업고 튀어)|drama, TVN - 2024 : Guest
LIGHT SHOP (조명가게) |drama, Disney+ - 2024 : Hyeon Joo

PERSONAL INFORMATION

– Bomin is the daughter of an Australian–Korean businessman who owns a prestigious chain of department stores, and a respected hospital director in Gangnam, Seoul.
– She began her career at age five as a child model, appearing in commercials and magazines for brands like Lotte Kids and Beanpole Mini.
– She’s a skilled producer and lyricist, having written and composed several of her own songs.
– Bomin speaks Korean, English, Mandarin, Japanese, and advanced French.
– Affectionately known as “The Nation’s Sweetheart” and “The Nation’s Little Princess” for her elegance, kindness, and charm.
– Her first full-length album, The Diary of a Dreamer (May 2022), ranked among the best-selling female solo albums of the year.
– In June 2022, she made history as the first Korean female artist to hold a solo concert at the Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium.
–She owns two properties around Seoul: a luxury villa in Hannam Hill, where she lives, and a residence in Seoul’s Nine One Hannam complex, where her parents live. She also recently bought a house in Australia.
– Collaborated with YOASOBI on Oshi no Ko (Idol), and featured on Can’t Catch Me Now for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes OST.
– Known for her philanthropy, she frequently donates to child welfare, education, and women’s health programs under her fandom’s name, Bonnies.
– Loves baking cupcakes, collecting plush bunnies, and sketching during her travels.

CRITICS/REWARDS

– 2023: Gained attention during Paris Fashion Week, spotted with her older brother (a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Sorbonne University, Paris).
2023: Donated on her birthday (via ChildFund Korea) for medical care and hygiene products for children and young women.
– 2023: Won the AAA Asia Celebrity Award at the Asia Artist Awards.
– 2024: Popularized the phrase “Lucky Vicky”, inspired by her English name Victoria, symbolizing gratitude and optimism.
– 2024: Donated to 8 charities and hospitals in celebration of her birthday.
–2024: Won Queen of AAA and AAA Asia Celebrity Award.
–2025: Made her first public appearance of the year at Simbiosis, receiving praise for her refined beauty and elegance.
– 2025: Attended the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, becoming one of the most photographed celebrities of the event.
– 2025: Featured in Vogue Korea’s “Power Icons Under 25” special edition.
– 2025: Named one of Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 for her influence in music and philanthropy.
– 2026: She began the year by being announced as the new ambassador for the luxury knitwear brand Barrie. A viral video of a reporter shouting at her for being "late" at a Barrie brand event sparked temporary criticism, though it was later proven that the delay was due to venue logistics, not her.
– 2026: She made a generous donation of 200 million KRW to Severance Hospital to support medical treatments for children and teenagers.
– 2026: She garnered international attention for her viral interview and meeting with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during the South Korean promotions for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
– 2026:The "Bomin ETF": A unique marketing campaign went viral featuring nine of her endorsed brands (including Dyson, Woori Bank, and Amuse) collaborating on a single project, highlighting her unparalleled commercial value.
2026: She was named the ambassador for Miu Miu Beauty in Korea and Japan, serving as the face of their new fragrance, Miutine.