[1][2][3] Choi was born January 14, 1985,[4] and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York.
[5][8] He returned to the States and pursued acting, taking classes at Lee Strasberg Institute.
[13] According to Sheri Linden at The Hollywood Reporter: "Chen's career-driven Ning defies easy labels, but ultimately the movie is about Ryan's transformation, one that Choi deftly conveys.
"[14] Choi has appeared in guest roles on several television shows since 2015, including Broad City, Younger, and Hawaii 5-0.
[17] As of January 2019, he has a recurring role on EastSiders, a Netflix dark comedy.