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Choi Minki (Hangul: 최민기; born November 3, 1995), more commonly known by his stage name REN, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted in 2012 as a vocalist of South Korean boy band NU’EST. He is also known for competing in the 2017 series Produce 101 Season 2.

Early Life
Ren was born and raised in Busan, South Korea. He has an older brother, Choi Minseok. He went to the audition held by Pledis Entertainment when he was in ninth grade and was quickly recuited afterwards. He graduated at Inha University.

Education

 * Yongsan Elementary School 
 * Yongho Middle School (Transferred to Eunseong Middle School)
 * Korean Art High School
 *  Inha University Department of Theater and Film

Career
Pre-debut

Prior to debut, Ren made numerous appearances in their labelmates' music releases as a member of Pledis Boys. He was a backup dancer in After School Blue's Wonder Boy and appeared in their label's Christmas release Love Letter, along with releasing their own music video for the song.

NUEST On March 15, 2012, Ren debuted as an official member of NU’EST. Ren and Minhyun had been gaining attention since their debut because of their heights and appearances. They appeared at the "F/W 2012–2013 Seoul Fashion Week" Runway as the models for designer Park Yoon Soo’s fashion show, “Big Park.” In the following year, Ren led the runway at the "2013 S/S Seoul Fashion Week". Along with his singing career, he has made appearances in several dramas. In 2013, Ren and Baekho had appearances in labelmate Uee's drama Jeon Woo-chi. In 2016, Ren played lead roles in the Japanese film, Their Distance.

Produce 101
First Round of Elimination He started off being placed in group D due in the first episode. However, he was demoted to rank F after the weak re-evaluation performance. In the first live-audience challenge, group battle, Ren covered SHINee's Replay and got the highest vote among his team. He ranked #19 in the first elimination.

Second Round of Elimination In the position-based challenge, he teamed up with Baekho and covered Black Pink's "Playing with Fire". He ranked #19 in the second round of elimination.

Third Round of Elimination During the third challenge, Concept Evaluation, Ren was chosen as the center for his team to perform the song, Oh Little Girl, written by Kiggen and ASSBRASS. He ranked #24 in the third round of elimination.

Final Round of Elimination In the last challenge, debut song evaluation, along with JR, Baekho and his team, he performed the song "Super Hot". He finished the competition ranking #20.

Public Image
Many consider Ren as a progressive icon for his role in breaking gender conforming standards, as he has stated before that clothing does not define a person. He also modeled for a Chinese clothing brand that produces unisex or "genderless" fashions.

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 * 2018 : Hangten with NU'EST W
 * 2018 : Blackyak with NU'EST W
 * 2017 : Labiotte with NU'EST W
 * 2017 : Labiotte with JR
 * 2011 : New Balance CF feat. Lizzy together with NUEST

Performance

 *  2017 Produce 101 Season 2 First Round of Elimination – Replay 
 *  2017 Produce 101 Season 2Position Evaluation – "Playing with Fire" 
 *  2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Concept Evaluation – "Oh Little Girl" 
 *  2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Final Round of Elimination – "Super Hot" 
 * 2017 MAMA in Japan SEVENTEEN & NU'EST W – HEAVEN:
 * 400th Show Music core 20140308 Boys Day(NU'EST, BTOB, VIXX, A-JAX) - Something:
 * 2011 : After School ft. Pledis Boys – Shuffle Dance together with NUEST (SBS Gayo Daejun)