Choi Hyeonmuk (M) was born in Seoul and he studied visual design at a university. He began drawing illustrations for children's book after studying picture books at Hanguk Illustration School (HILLS). He is a member of a picture book group called Mirunamu, and books he has illustrated for include Joseon Secret Stable; Poet Yun Dong-ju Who Loved the Stars; A Tree Lad, Bamsoni; and What is a National Holiday?