Veteran Korean actor Choi Jung Woo passed away at the age of 68. The news of his demise was confirmed by his agency Bless Entertainment and the exact cause of death has not been disclosed yet. The actor worked in many popular movies and shows such as Standby, Quiz Of God, Dr, Frost, The Legend Of Blue Sea and many more.
Bless Entertainment shared a short statement after Choi Jung Woo’s death, “Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away. The specific cause of death has not yet been revealed.”
Actor #ChoiJungwoo has sadly passed away today (27 May) with no exact detail of cause of death, but he had reportedly been battling panic disorder and depression.
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Choi Jung Woo made his film debut in the 1996 movie ‘Seven Reasons Why Beer Is Better Than Lover’. He later appeared in several movies in supporting roles like Dance with the Wind, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Big Bang, Our Town, The Chaser, Girl Scout, Marine Boy, Secret Reunion, The Suicide Forecast, The Witch and The Childe, which was released in 2023.
Talking about shows, he starred in many hit K-dramas like Hero, Bad Guy, Queen Of Reversals, City Hunter, Master’s Sun, Doctor Stranger, Dr. Frost, I Have A Lover, The Legend Of Blue Sea, Marry Me Now, The Secret Life Of My Secretary, Alice, Stealer: The Treasure Keeper and manby more.
