Singer and politician known for the song Haseuksaeng
| Life | 1936 ~ 2018 |
| Era | 현대 |
| Clan | 삭녕 최씨 |
Choi Hui-jun (1936-2018) was a Seoul-born singer and politician of the Sangnyeong Choi clan, said to be a 23rd-generation descendant of the Nangjang-gong branch. His pen name was Sonheon, and he was named Choi Seong-jun before changing his name in 1995.
A graduate of Seoul National University's law college, he debuted in 1960 with Uri Aein-eun Olduiseu. His best-known songs include Maenbarui Cheongchun, Wolgeup Bongtu, Haseuksaeng (1966), Bitgwa Geuimja and Paldo Gangsan.
He was elected to the 15th National Assembly in 1996 (Anyang Dongan A) and died on 24 August 2018.
After debuting in 1960 he released songs in the 1960s including Maenbarui Cheongchun (1964), Wolgeup Bongtu (1964), Eomcheosiha (1965), Haseuksaeng (1966) and Bitgwa Geuimja (1967).
He was elected to the 15th National Assembly in 1996 and is described as having belonged to several parties afterward.