TXT Beomgyu Biography: Profile, Net Worth 2025, Career, Background, and Toto

Rising to international recognition as a member of the K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), Choi Beomgyu also known simply as Beomgyu, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, and producer. Born in Daegu, South Korea, on March 13, 2001, Beomgyu has enthralled audiences all across with his multifarious skills, kind demeanor, and contagious enthusiasm. This page explores his background, profile, work, and the charming presence of his pet parrot, Toto, in his life.

Profile

Full Name: Choi Beom Gyu (최범규)  

Stage Name: Beomgyu (범규)  

Birthdate: March 13, 2001  

Nationality: South Korean  

Fandom Name: Bamtori / Beombadan

Translating from "tiger" in Korean ("Beom" meaning tiger), Beomgyu's moniker captures his energetic and dynamic character. Considered as a major member of TXT, he adds to the group's distinctive sound and fascinating performances with his sharp visuals, deep voice, and unbounded energy.

Background and Early Life:

Born and reared in Taejeon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, a city famed for turning forth several well-known K-pop stars such BTS's Suga and V, Beomgyu Growing up in a Christian home, he was the youngest of three siblings; two of his older brothers were born in 1998 and an unknown year earlier. Though little is publicly known about his parents because of his inclination for seclusion in personal matters, his family created a loving environment.
Beomgyu showed a natural propensity toward leadership and music from early life. He started his elementary schooling in Daegu Taeam Elementary School before moving to Daegu Gwanmun Elementary School. He kept on his studies in Guam Middle School, where he participated extensively in extracurricular activities alongside TOO's Jaeyun including a school band. During his elementary and middle school years, Beomgyu performed a variety of duties including school president, class president, class vice president, hall monitor, and school vice president, which highlighted his leadership abilities.
Enrolling in Hanlim Arts High School in Seoul, specializing in Practical Dance, his love of the performing arts drove him. There, he developed his dancing abilities alongside fellow TXT member Taehyun, graduating on February 9, 2020. A Big Hit Entertainment casting director in Daegu scouted Beomgyu before his idol career got off steam. Originally unable to make an audition in Seoul because of school tests, the firm set up a special audition in his village where he excelled with his guitar-playing talent, an ability he self-taught via YouTube.

Career:

Pre-Debut and Training:

Beomgyu trained three years before his debut, first joining Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) as a trainee. Though he had no official vocal or dance instruction before joining the group, he honed his singing, dancing, and songwriting skills over this period. His trainers noticed his inherent ability and determination; thus, he was chosen as the fifth and last member of TXT, announced on January 20, 2019, under an introduction video called "What Do You Do?" Beginning with Morse code translating to "Dreaming," the film highlighted his fun and energetic attitude, suggesting the group's aspirational philosophy.

Debut with TXT:

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, often shortened as TXT, debut on March 4, 2019 with their first mini-album, The Dream Chapter: STAR. Just eight days after release, the trio won their first music show on SBS MTV's The Show from the huge success of "CROWN." Deep, resonant voice and exact dancing techniques rapidly made Beomgyu a unique talent. Though TXT does not have set roles beyond leader (Soobin), Beomgyu is known as a sub-vocalist, dancer, and visual, usually taking on opening lines in songs like "CROWN, Run Away, and Sugar Rush Ride," garnering him the moniker "Opening Fairy."

Musical Contributions and Growth:

Apart from his performance, Beomgyu has greatly helped TXT with its discography as a producer and songwriter. Showcasing his creative breadth, he co-wrote songs including "Maze in the Mirror," (2020), "No Rules," (2021), and "밸런스 게임 (Balance Game)" (2021). His musical adaptability includes playing the electric guitar, a talent he developed from days in his school band and regularly exhibits in variety events.
TXT debuted with several chart-topping albums and EPs, including minisode 2: Thursday's Child (2022) which received platinum certification in South Korea and The Dream Chapter: Eternity (2020), which gained platinum certification in Texas. With benchmarks like hitting the Billboard 200 with The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION in 2023, Beomgyu's developing artistic ability has helped the group garner worldwide attention.

2025 Net Worth:

According to some estimates, Beomgyu's net worth is approximately $4 million USD, but given TXT's continued success and his personal endeavors, it may increase by the end of the year. This amount is based on his earnings as a K-pop idol and is theoretical because precise financial information is not made public. These earnings include:
Album Sales: TXT has sold over 750,000 copies of The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE alone, and their albums have regularly earned platinum status in South Korea and gold certification in Japan.
Concerts and Tours: TXT's international tours, such the ACT: LOVE SICK and ACT: SWEET MIRAGE globe tours, have attracted sizable audiences and increased sales.
Endorsements: Collaborations with companies like CORALHAZE and Ma:nyo Factory, a global ambassador, are very important.
Songwriting and Producing: His income is supplemented by royalties from his creative work. 

Solo Ventures:

Beomgyu increased his personal visibility in the entertainment sector in 2024. Beginning January 26, he started BEOMEDIO, a web radio show series on Weverse Live, and hosted Workout ZZANG, a fitness variety web series, with a second season set for August. Promoting their "Glowlock Jelly Tint," he became the brand ambassador for the cosmetics firm CORALHAZE on October 31, 2024. Further underlining his development as a musician, a post on X from @TXT_bighit on March 23, 2025, revealed the release of BEOMGYU's Mixtape: Panic, therefore marking his first solo music production.

Toto: Feathered Companion of Beomgyu:

Beomgyu's life revolves around his pet parrot, Toto, who among MOA (TXT's fans has grown to be a fan favorite). From Daegu, the hometown of Beomgyu, Toto, a green parrot, has been a fixture in his family for years. Often speaking warmly of Toto, Beomgyu relates stories about their relationship on live shows and interviews. Though Toto occupies a particular place in his heart, his love of animals beyond Toto; he has shown affection for bears and puppies in line with his emblematic bear emoji.
Toto's sporadic appearances in Beomgyu's stories such as when he described the parrot's chatter or imitated its sounds are much loved by fans. Toto endearing Beomgyu more to his audience, indicates his down-to-earth personality and closeness to his roots. Apart from his musical endeavors, Beomgyu's treatment of Toto reveals his caring nature, therefore balancing his high-spirited idol image with quiet, intimate times.

Personality and Legacy:

 Often referred to be TXT's "mood-maker," Beomgyu's bandmates and supporters both agree in their description of him. At first quiet and restrained, he changes into a lively, playful presence once comfortable a quality that shocked his fellow members in their early days together. His appeal is in his duality: a funny, relevant friend off-stage and a charming actor on stage. From his school days, classmates remember him as the life of the group; one notes that the classroom seemed quiet without him.
Often staying late in his own studio to produce music, his interests include guitar, Polaroid photography, and songwriting. Beomgyu's tastes in steamed chestnuts and the color pink and his hates of tomatoes and mint-chocolate flavor help to define his relevant image. Being a Pisces, he exudes imagination, compassion, and a mystical perspective qualities shown in his artwork and interactions with supporters.