‘City Hunter’ actor Choi Jung Woo dies at 68
Choi Jung Woo in “All Kinds of Daughters-in-Law.” Image: Screengrab from YouTube/MBCdrama
Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo has died at the age of 68, his agency Bless Entertainment confirmed.
In a brief statement sent to the press, the label confirmed Choi passed away on Tuesday, May 27, but did not disclose the cause of death.
“It is true that he passed away today. The cause of death is not yet known,” the agency announced.
Choi began his acting career in 1975 via the stage play “The Life of an Actor.” He also worked as a voice actor for Tongyang Broadcasting before transitioning to television and film.
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He is best known for his role in the Lee Min-ho and Park Min-young starrer “City Hunter.” In this 2011 drama, Choi portrayed a businessman running a chemical company and hospital who has participated in planning the North Korea mission.
The late seasoned actor also appeared in the films “Two Cops 2,” “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” and “The Tyrant,” as well as in the series “Doctor Stranger,” “Master’s Sun” and “The Legend of the Blue Sea.”
In 1990, Choi received the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the Seoul Theater Festival. He was also named Best Actor at the 36th Dong-A Theatre Awards for his role in the play “Today.” /ra
