Choi Bo-min, formerly of Golden Child, makes his screen debut in ‘The Train of Monsters’

MOVIES Jun 16, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Dimix Studio
Photo courtesy of Dimix Studio
Former Golden Child member and actor Choi Bo-min will make his screen debut in ‘The Strange Train’.

‘The Ghost Train’, which will be released on July 2nd, is a mystery horror film that tells the story of Da-kyung(Joo Hyun-young), a horror YouTuber thirsty for views, who encounters horrific incidents while uncovering the secrets of Gwanglim Station, where a series of mysterious disappearances occur.Choi Bo-min plays Woo-jin, PD who creates YouTube content with horror YouTuber Da-kyung.

Woojin is a strong supporter of Da-kyung, who is disheartened by her low viewership, and helps her get back on track by creating content with her.With his warm visuals and warm heart, he is also the person Da-kyung has a crush on.

In the character still cuts released on the 16th, Choi Bo-min draws attention with his angry look as Woo-jin himself.Choi Bo-min’s face, staring somewhere, shows complex emotions.Choi Bo-min’s gaze, which convincingly expresses the tense atmosphere with a restrained expression, increases the anticipation for the movie.

Photo courtesy of Dimix Studio
Photo courtesy of Dimix Studio
In another still, we can see Woojin’s uniquely affectionate side.This is a scene where the character’s unique charm is revealed, as he holds a cake and throws a party with his colleagues.This creates a perfect immersion into Woojin, who Da-kyung cannot help but have a crush on.

Choi Bomin boasts a synchronization rate that is perfectly matched with the character Woojin even through the stills alone, raising expectations for his screen debut.Meanwhile, Choi Bomin has solidified his position as a ‘trustworthy actor’ through works across genres such as Playlist drama ‘A-Teen 2 ‘, tvN’ Melting Me Softly ‘, JTBC’ 18 Again ‘, and Kakao TV original’ Shadow Beauty ‘.

This summer, he will be taking over the summer theaters with his first leading role in the movie’ The Haunted House ‘, delivering 100% pure horror.The audience’s attention is focused on Choi Bo-min’s powerful performance as he embarks on a new acting transformation.



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