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Choi Min-sik (Korean: 최민식; born May 30, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he first gained recognition with the television series The Moon of Seoul (1994). His film breakthrough came with Shiri (1999), which established Choi as a leading actor. However, it was his role in Oldboy (2003) that cemented his status as one of South Korea's greatest actors. His performance was critically acclaimed and won him Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards. Choi continued to star in high-profile films such as Lady Vengeance (2005), I Saw the Devil (2010), Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), New World (2013), and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014), which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. For his performance in the latter, Choi won the Grand Prize at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2014, Choi came to prominence in Hollywood with his role in Lucy (2014). He was also listed as Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year. Following this, he remained active in Korean cinema with works such as Forbidden Dream (2019) and Exhuma (2024). Choi also made his return to television with Big Bet (2022), his first drama series in over two decades.
Career
- 1962Born
- Won Grand Bell Awards
- Won Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Seoul
- •Citizenship: South Korea
- •Known as: actor, film actor, stage actor, television actor
What happened recently
Kim Jung Nan praises Choi Min-sik as acting god after watching Notes from the Last Row
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Choi Min-sik is like a 'puppy' in front of Shin Goo... "Hey, Min-sik," one word and he jumps up [Jjanhan Hyeong]
Choi Min-sik “Positively Considering” a Return to the Small Screen After 24 Years
Why Oldboy Choi Min-sik prefers the dark side – on revenge, craft, notes from the last row
Rising star Choi Hyun-wook on landing first Netflix lead role opposite 'Oldboy' veteran
Choi Hyun-wook on 'The Boy at the Back Row': "Acting with Choi Min-sik Made Me Love the Craft More... He Has Both Youthful Charm and Wisdom in One Face"
[Interview] Choi Min-sik: “‘The Boy at the End of the Line’ Was a Joy... Choi Hyun-wook Is the Center of the Storm”
"You can have a marital fight, but you can't divorce"... Choi Min-sik's 'acting' love [Interview ②]
Choi Min-sik, one of S. Korea’s most decorated actors, returns to TV with his first Netflix series
'Notes from the Last Row' review: Choi Min-sik is an enigmatic professor in Netflix's brilliantly thought-provoking Korean thriller series
Choi Min-sik defends celebrities' right to date, tells junior actor to stay self
Choi Min-sik Jealous of Yoo Jae-suk's Meeting with Jensen Huang: "We Were Going to Go Together, Too"
Choi Min-sik Criticizes Celebrity Dating Rumors: "It's Too Negative to Say Young Men and Women Can't Date" ('Pinggyego')
Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook's Fresh Teacher-Student Chemistry in Netflix Drama
Choi Min-sik has done a lot of thrillers. What makes Netflix's 'Notes from the Last Row' different?
Watch: Choi Min Sik Makes Choi Hyun Wook A Tempting Offer In "Notes From The Last Row" Teaser
Choi Min Sik, Choi Hyun Wook, And More Confirmed To Star In New Drama "Notes From The Last Row"
Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook Lead Netflix’s Korean Drama ‘Notes From the Last Row’
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