Choi Hong-man, 1980
Actors · October 30, 1980
Choi Hong-man
★ HOW OLD IS CHOI HONG-MAN?
Choi Hong-man is 45 years old, born October 30, 1980 in South Korea · Scorpio.
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About
Choi Hong-man is a South Korean kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and former ssireum wrestler born in 1980. Standing 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) and weighing 160 kg, he earned nicknames like "Korean Monster" and "Techno Goliath" across Asia. He won the 2005 K-1 Seoul Grand Prix, defeating Kaoklai Kaennorsing in the finals. As a Scorpio, his intensity matches his outsized presence in combat sports.
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Biography
Choi Hong-man, often anglicised to Hongman Choi, is a South Korean kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and former ssireum wrestler born October 30, 1980. He stands 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) and weighs 160 kg (350 lb), making him a physical anomaly in combat sports. In Asia, promoters and fans called him "Che Man," "Techno Goliath," "Korean Monster," and "Korean Colossus". His signature achievement came in 2005 when he won the K-1 Seoul Grand Prix, beating Kaoklai Kaennorsing in the finals. As a male actor and martial artist from South Korea, Choi navigated multiple combat disciplines—kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and traditional wrestling—across a career spanning decades. His life-path number 22 suggests a master builder archetype, fitting someone who constructed an outsized legacy in combat sports. Born under Scorpio, his intensity and determination defined his approach to fighting.
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Trivia
- Choi Hong-man earned four different ring nicknames across Asia: "Che Man," "Techno Goliath," "Korean Monster," and "Korean Colossus".
- He won the 2005 K-1 Seoul Grand Prix, one of kickboxing's most prestigious tournaments, defeating Kaoklai Kaennorsing in the final.
- At 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) tall and 160 kg (350 lb), Choi Hong-man was one of the tallest and heaviest competitors in modern combat sports.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
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Frequently asked
- How old is Choi Hong-man?
- Choi Hong-man is 45 years old (born October 30, 1980).
- When is Choi Hong-man's birthday?
- Choi Hong-man was born on October 30, 1980.
- What is Choi Hong-man's zodiac sign?
- Choi Hong-man is a Scorpio, born October 30, 1980.
- What is Choi Hong-man's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Choi Hong-man was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Choi Hong-man from?
- Choi Hong-man is from South Korea.
- What does Choi Hong-man do?
- Choi Hong-man is a actor.
- Is Choi Hong-man still alive?
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