Jin Choi

Mithra

  • Name: Mithra
  • Native name: 미쓰라
  • Also Known as: 최진, 미쓰라진, Mithra Jin
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 6, 1983
  • Age: 42
Choi Jin, known professionally as Mithra, is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, and member of EPIK HIGH (에픽하이). He graduated from Gwangmyeong High School.

He was not interested in the music industry at first, as his family suffered economic hardships during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. He started listening to hip-hop music in high school and was scouted at a performance by producer J-Win. He also liked poetry, so he began to write lyrics for potential songs.

He joined the hip-hop crew K-RYDERS (케이 라이더즈) in early 2001 and was later introduced to Tablo. Later that year, he joined EPIK HIGH with Tukutz and Tablo, and the trio began performing in underground hip-hop clubs under the tutelage of a crew called MOVEMENT. Unfortunately, CB MASS member Curbin embezzled money from his own group mates, from them and from others in the crew, causing the trio to look for part-time jobs to have some funds to produce their first album.

Finally, he made his debut in October 2003 with EPIK HIGH's first album, "Map of the Human Soul". They were originally managed by Woollim Entertainment (울림엔터테인먼트), but their first two albums were both commercial failures due to hip-hop's lack of popularity.

In October 2005, they released their third album, "Swan Songs", which was supposed to be their last. However, the album proved to be a huge hit, making them one of the most popular hip-hop groups in the country. Despite having a lot of their songs censored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism due to the lyrical and thematic content, they remain a household name domestically and became the first South Korean act to play at Coachella.

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on August 3, 2010, and was discharged on May 14, 2012.

They spent six years at YG Entertainment (2012-2018) before creating their own label, Ours Co. (아워즈), and also signed with William Morris Endeavor to manage their overseas promotions.

He married actress Kwon Da Hyun in 2015, and the couple has one child.

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Year Title # Role Rating
2025 The Seasons Season 8: 10CM's Tsdam Tsdam
Korean TV Show, 2025, 20 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2025 Try? Choo-ry! Season 2: Do or Die
Korean TV Show, 2025, 12 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest
0.0
2024 Jang's Car Wash
Korean TV Show, 2024, 12 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 3)
Guest
0.0
2024 The K-Star Next Door Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2024, 31 eps
(Ep. 15-16) (Guest)
31
(Ep. 15-16)
Guest
8.3
2023 The Seasons Season 3: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU
Korean TV Show, 2023, 14 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
14
(Ep. 10)
Guest
8.2
2023 Jae Joong and Friends
Korean TV Show, 2023, 100 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.3
2022 Hwasa Show
Korean TV Show, 2022, 8 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 6)
Guest
8.3
2022 Workman Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 123 eps
(Ep. 49, 96, 123) (Guest)
123
(Ep. 49, 96, 123)
Guest
8.4
2022 Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 175 eps
(Ep. 192) (Guest)
175
(Ep. 192)
Guest
7.3
2022 New Festa
Korean TV Show, 2022, 11 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.1
2021 Street Alcohol Fighter
Korean TV Show, 2021, 20 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.1
2021 Midnight Idol Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2021, 150 eps
(Ep. 41) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 41)
Guest
8.6
2021 Born Haters
Korean TV Show, 2021, 40 eps
(Main Host)
40
Main Host
0.0
2021 D&E Show
Korean TV Show, 2021, 250 eps
(Ep. 35) (Guest)
250
(Ep. 35)
Guest
7.7
2021 The Wise Music Encyclopedia
Korean TV Show, 2021, 22 eps
(Ep. 12-14) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 12-14)
Guest
7.6
2020 Buddy into the Wild
Korean TV Show, 2020, 148 eps
(Ep. 68-69) (Guest)
148
(Ep. 68-69)
Guest
7.8
2019 Hangout with Yoo
Korean TV Show, 2019, 300 eps
(Ep. 117) (Guest)
300
(Ep. 117)
Guest
8.1
2019 Where Is My Home
Korean TV Show, 2019, 315 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
315
(Ep. 3)
Guest
7.5
2018 Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 116) (Guest)
260
(Ep. 116)
Guest
7.8
2018 The Hungry
Korean TV Show, 2018, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
3
Regular Member
0.0
2017 Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean TV Show, 2017, 375 eps
(Ep. 316~) (Regular Member)
375
(Ep. 316~)
Regular Member
7.8
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 319) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 319)
Guest
8.7
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 83-84) | [Contestant] (Ep. 97) (Guest)
550
[Panelist] (Ep. 83-84) | [Contestant] (Ep. 97)
Guest
8.0
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 600 eps
(Ep. 1, 16, 27-29, 47, 55) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 1, 16, 27-29, 47, 55)
Guest
8.6
2013 Barefooted Friends
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Ep. 16-18) (Guest)
31
(Ep. 16-18)
Guest
7.1
2012 K-Pop Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 22 eps
(Ep. 19) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 19)
Guest
7.7
2012 Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
58
Guest
7.9
2008 8 vs 1
Korean TV Show, 2008, 13 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 7)
Guest
0.0
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 359) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 359)
Guest
7.7
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 123) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 123)
Guest
7.6
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 915 eps
(Ep. 47-48, 96-97, 599) (Guest)
915
(Ep. 47-48, 96-97, 599)
Guest
7.6
2005 Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 160~) (Guest)
616
(Ep. 160~)
Guest
8.1
2003 Happiness In ₩10,000
Korean TV Show, 2003, 238 eps
(Ep. 171-172, 225-226) (Guest)
238
(Ep. 171-172, 225-226)
Guest
10.0
2003 X-Man
Korean TV Show, 2003, 178 eps
(Ep. 171, 177) (Guest)
178
(Ep. 171, 177)
Guest
7.9
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Mithra

Jin Choi
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  • First Name: Jin
  • Family Name: Choi
  • Native name: 미쓰라
  • Also Known as: 최진, 미쓰라진, Mithra Jin
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 6, 1983
  • Age: 42

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