Choi Jaeyoung
Choi Jaeyoung (Hangul: 최재영; Chinese: 崔宰榮) Korean professional 8 dan, born 10 April 1997.
Name
His given name is sometimes confused with Chaeyoung/Chaeyeong, usually a feminine given name, e.g. Kim Chaeyeong 9p. They have different Hangul and pronunciations:
- Jaeyoung: Hangul: 재영; IPA: /t͡ɕɛ.jʌŋ/ (non-aspirated)
- Chaeyoung: Hangul: 채영; IPA: /t͡ɕʰɛ.jʌŋ/ (aspirated)
Promotion history
- 8 dan / 2024.05.08 / Promotion to 8th Dan
- 7 dan / 2022.04.21 / Promotion to 7th Dan
- 6 dan / 2020.04.03 / Promotion to 6th Dan
- 5 dan / 2018.02.19 / Promotion to 5th Dan
- 4 dan / 2018.02.14 / Title Tournament Runner-up
- 3 dan / 2016.12.28 / 3rd Dan Promotion
- 2 dan / 2016.04.02 / 21st LG Cup Preliminary
- 1 dan / 2015.02.04 / 135th Entrance Competition (General)
Career
He was runner-up in the 1st JTBC Challenge Match, earning him a promotion by one dan rank to 4 dan.