Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo is dead. He aged 68.
Gatekeepers News reports that his agency confirmed that he died in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The exact cause of his death has not been revealed, but it has been reported that he was suffering from a chronic illness.
Choi was born in 1957 and made his theatrical debut in 1975 with the play “The Life of an Actor.” He began his career as a voice actor at Tongyang Broadcasting Company in 1980. While he initially built his career on the stage, Choi transitioned into film and television in the 2000s, becoming known for his work in a variety of acclaimed projects.
His notable film credits include roles in “Two Cops,” “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance,” “The Chaser,” “The Witch,” “Smugglers,” “The Moon,” and “Project Silence.” In addition to his film work, Choi appeared in several popular television dramas, including “The Painter of the Wind,” “Prosecutor Princess,” “Tree with Deep Roots,” “My Daughter Seo-young,” “A Brilliant Legacy,” “Doctor Stranger,” “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” “Five Children,” “Star Daughter-in-law,” “Even if You Fall for Me,” and “The Witch.”
Earlier this year, Choi played the character Park Joon-ki in “The Tale of Lady Ok,” portraying a character who is suspicious of the protagonist, Koo Deok-i, played by Lim Ji-yeon.
Choi’s wake is being held at the funeral hall of Woori Hospital in Gimpo, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday. He will be buried at Suwon Yeonhwa Cemetery.
