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Youngjae (영재) is a South Korean singer and main vocalist of TWS. Learn about Choi Young Jae's age, birthday, MBTI, trainee journey, hobbies, and fun facts.
Choi Young Jae (최영재), known professionally as Youngjae, is a South Korean singer and the main vocalist of TWS under PLEDIS Entertainment. Born on May 31, 2005, Youngjae dreamed of becoming an idol from the age of nine. His journey toward debut began when he was discovered by PLEDIS Entertainment through a social media direct message, leading him to spend more than three years training before debuting with TWS in January 2024.
One of the most impressive aspects of Youngjae's story is his growth as a vocalist. Before becoming a trainee, he had very little formal vocal training and focused primarily on dance. Through years of hard work and dedication, he developed into TWS's main vocalist, earning praise for his stable singing and emotional delivery. Beyond performing, Youngjae hopes to one day write and compose music for TWS, their fandom 42, and listeners around the world.
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Youngjae dreamed of becoming an idol from the age of nine. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- He was discovered by PLEDIS Entertainment through a direct message on social media. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- Before joining PLEDIS, he had very little formal vocal training. Source: DK Blog / Delivered Korea
- His training background was originally focused more on dance than singing. Source: DK Blog / Delivered Korea
- Despite that, he eventually debuted as TWS's main vocalist. Source: DK Blog / Delivered Korea
- Youngjae shares the same name as GOT7's Youngjae. Source: Kpop Singers
- Fans immediately noticed the coincidence when he was first introduced. Source: Kpop Singers
- He describes himself as an "upright guy" who enjoys taking care of others. Source: Kpop Singers
- Creating a positive atmosphere is one of his personal goals within the group. Source: Kpop Singers
- Youngjae hopes to eventually write and compose songs for TWS and their fandom, 42. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- To support that goal, he continues taking piano lessons. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- He believes he resembles both a flamingo and a deer. Source: Kpop Singers
- Fans often agree that the comparison fits both his appearance and personality. Source: Fan Community Discussions
- His favorite color is sky blue. Source: Kpop Singers
- Youngjae enjoys cleaning and is considered one of the tidier members of TWS. Source: Kpop Singers
- He shares a room with leader Shinyu. Source: Fan Community Discussions
- Youngjae impressed fans with his cover of Yorushika's "Left-Right Confusion." Source: K-Pop Newswire
- The cover showcased a different side of his vocal abilities. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- His MBTI was originally reported as ISFJ. Source: KProfiles
- He later updated it to ISTJ. Source: KProfiles
- Youngjae has said that people often see him as quiet at first. Source: Bandwagon Asia
- He prefers showing his effort through actions rather than words. Source: Bandwagon Asia
- Puppies are among his favorite animals. Source: Kpop Singers
- He enjoys playing badminton during his free time. Source: Kpop Singers
- If he could have one superpower, he would choose the ability to stay awake all day. Source: Kpop Singers
- Fans often joke that this is the perfect wish for a busy idol. Source: Kpop Singers
- Youngjae enjoys reading books. Source: Kpop Singers
- He considers himself more of a homebody than an outdoor person. Source: Kpop Singers
- He prefers spending quiet time recharging rather than constantly being out and about. Source: Kpop Singers
- His goal as an artist extends beyond performing—he wants to create music that can comfort and inspire people. Source: K-Pop Newswire
- Many fans describe Youngjae as one of the most dependable and caring members of TWS. Source: Fan Community Discussions
Fans admire Youngjae for his quiet determination and steady presence within TWS. While he may not be the loudest member in a room, he consistently shows his care for the group through his actions, reliability, and thoughtful personality.
Many fans are also inspired by his trainee story. Going from a dance-focused trainee with limited vocal experience to becoming TWS's main vocalist demonstrates the dedication and perseverance that define his career.