Jakarta – South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away. The news was confirmed by his agency, Bless ENT, on May 27. “Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away,” a representative stated, adding, “The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed.”
Born in 1957, Choi Jung Woo began his career in 1975 with the play The Life of an Actor. He later joined theater companies such as Shinsi, establishing himself as a versatile performer active in both stage acting and voice acting.
Throughout his decades-long career, Choi appeared in numerous popular dramas and films, earning recognition for his solid acting and presence. His notable works include God’s Quiz, Two Cops, Public Enemy 2, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, The Chaser, Brilliant Legacy, Prosecutor Princess, Gumiho: Tale of the Fox’s Child, Midas, My Daughter Seo Young, Master’s Sun, Call It Love, Tyrant, Who Is She!, and The Tale of Lady Ok.
The funeral service will be held at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home, with the procession scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 29.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Choi Jung Woo’s family, friends, and fans. May he rest in peace.
