Choi Il-hwa explained

Choi Il-hwa

Birth Date:

9 May 1959

Birth Place:

Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea^[1]

Education:

Dongsan High School

Occupation:

Actor

Years Active:

1983-present

Agent:

Faith Entertainment

Module:

Child:	yes
Hangul:	최일화
Hanja:	崔日和
Rr:	Choe Ilhwa
Mr:	Ch'oe Irhwa

Choi Il-hwa (; born May 9, 1959) is a South Korean actor. He joined the Madang Sesil Theatre Group in 1983, and has since continued acting in Korean theater, television and film.^[2] ^[3] ^[4]

Filmography

Film

No Tomorrow (2016)
Wonderful Nightmare (2015) (cameo)
The Treacherous (2015)
The Divine Move (2014)
New World (2013)
Man on the Edge (2013)
The Peach Tree (2012)
Fragments of Sweet Memories (short film, 2012)
The Traffickers (2012)
Deranged (2012)
Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012)
Helpless (2012)
Perfect Game (2011)
The Suicide Forecast (2011)
The Showdown (2011)
You (short film, 2010)
Finding Mr. Destiny (2010) (cameo)
Magic (2010)
The Case of Itaewon Homicide (2009)
Goodbye Mom (2009)
My Dear Enemy (2008)
My New Partner (2008)
My Tutor Friend 2 (2007)
The Show Must Go On (2007)
Ad-lib Night (2006)
Hanbando (2006)
King and the Clown (2005)
Typhoon (2005)
When Spring Comes (2004)
Someone Special (2004)
Iron Mountain (2003)
Where Has My Sooni Gone (2003)
The Road Taken (2003)
Wild Card (2003)
KT (2002)^[5]
Kiss Me Much (2001)
The Uprising (1999)

Television series

Two Cops (MBC, 2017)
Tunnel (OCN, 2017)
Night Light (MBC, 2016)
Oh My Venus (KBS2, 2015)
Save the Family (KBS1, 2015)
(KBS1, 2015)
Enchanting Neighbor (SBS, 2015)
Temptation (SBS, 2014)
A New Leaf (MBC, 2014)
Bride of the Century (TV Chosun, 2014)
Inspiring Generation (KBS2, 2014)
The Fugitive of Joseon (KBS2, 2013)
Like a Fairytale (KBS2, 2013)
Cheer Up, Mr. Kim! (KBS1, 2012)
Dream of the Emperor (KBS1, 2012)
The Moon and Stars for You (KBS1, 2012)
Angel's Choice (MBC, 2012)
Korean Peninsula (TV Chosun, 2012)
Take Care of Us, Captain (SBS, 2012)
Saving Mrs. Go Bong-shil (TV Chosun, 2011)
Brain (KBS2, 2011)
Deep Rooted Tree (SBS, 2011)
Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror (KBS1, 2011)
Poseidon (KBS2, 2011)
Birdie Buddy (tvN, 2011)
City Hunter (SBS, 2011)
Dream High (KBS2, 2011)
I Believe in Love (KBS2, 2011)
Big Thing (SBS, 2010)
Drama City

"I'm a Butterfly" (KBS2, 2010)

Freedom Fighter, Lee Hoe-young (KBS1, 2010)
Bread, Love and Dreams (KBS2, 2010)
Cinderella's Stepsister (KBS2, 2010)
Dong Yi (MBC, 2010) (cameo)
The Reputable Family (KBS1, 2010)
Son of Man (KBS1, 2009)
City Hall (SBS, 2009)
Belle (KBS1, 2007)
In-soon Is Pretty (KBS2, 2007)
Hometown Over the Hill (KBS1, 2007)
Coffee Prince (MBC, 2007)
H.I.T (MBC, 2007)
Lovers (SBS, 2006)
Wolf (MBC, 2006)
Golden Apple (KBS2, 2005)
Fashion 70s (SBS, 2005)
Rustic Period (SBS, 2002)

Variety Shows

King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2017)

Theater

The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (2010)^[6]
A Third-rate Actor (2004)
Hwan (2004)
Train to Seo-an (2003)
Chujeok (The Pursuit) (2003)
Goodfellas
Silence of My Beloved
Oedipus Rex
Yun Dong-ju
Kalman
The Night of the Iguana
Who Am I

Controversy

On February 25, 2018, Choi admitted to being guilty of sexual harassment, and was subsequently removed from the MBC drama Hold Me Tight, as well as his position on the board of directors for the Korean Actors Association and academic advisor at Sejong University.^[7] However, on February 28, it was revealed later by an actress that he had actually committed sexual assault by raping her 25 years ago. Choi came under harsh criticism, as the possibility that Choi may have only confessed because he knew his name would be mentioned by the media was raised.^[8] ^[9] ^[10] ^[11]

Awards

2004 Beautiful Theatre Awards (selected by netizens on the portal site Gong-yeon): Highest Award in Theater Acting (The Pursuit)
2003 Actors' Association: Best Actor (The Pursuit)
2003 Dong-A Theatre Awards: Best Actor (The Pursuit)

Notes and References

Web site: 최일화. Cinefox (씨네폭스). 2023-11-30. ko. 2023-11-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20231130134629/https://cinefox.com/actor/view?isb=Y&movieman_seq=9469. live.
Web site: CHOI Il-hwa. Korean Film Council. 2014-03-13. 2016-03-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023112/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/films/index/peopleView.jsp?peopleCd=10072645. dead.
Web site: ko:배우 최일화. http://www.otr.co.kr/media_board1/view.htm?sid=60. Our Theatre Review. Korean. 2014-03-13. 2014-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20141016182630/http://www.otr.co.kr/media_board1/view.htm?sid=60. live.
Web site: Lee. Nam-hee. ko:중견배우 최일화의 파란만장 인생고백: 드라마 '연인' 에서 카리스마 넘치는 강 회장으로 인기. http://woman.donga.com/docs/magazine/woman/2007/01/24/200701240500019/200701240500019_1.html. Woman DongA. Korean. 2014-03-13. 24 January 2007. 2014-10-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20141013203407/http://woman.donga.com/docs/magazine/woman/2007/01/24/200701240500019/200701240500019_1.html. live.
Web site: Kang. Sue-jean. Kidnapping DJ, Secret Maneuvers of Korea-Japan Agents. The Dong-a Ilbo. 2014-03-13. 30 April 2002. 2014-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20140313172130/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2002043030768. live.
Web site: Song. Woong-ki. Dysfunctional family dissected. The Korea Herald. 2014-03-13. 28 April 2010. 2014-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20140313170355/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20100428000680. live.
Web site: Choi Il Hwa Admits to Sexual Harassment, Removed from Drama and University . 26 February 2018 . 28 February 2018 . 28 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228162344/https://www.soompi.com/2018/02/25/choi-il-hwa-admits-sexual-harassment-removed-drama-university/ . live .
Web site: Actor's confession of sexual harassment backfires. 26 February 2018. 28 February 2018. 28 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228162407/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2018/02/688_244780.html. live.
Web site: Yonhap News Agency. 2018-02-28. 2018-02-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228162457/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2018/02/27/0302000000AEN20180227011300315.html. live.
Web site: Former Actress Says What Choi Il Hwa Did Was "Definitely Sexual Assault," Not Harassment. 26 February 2018. 28 February 2018. 28 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180228164003/https://www.soompi.com/2018/02/25/actress-says-choi-il-hwa-definitely-sexual-assault-not-harassment/. live.
Web site: Two stars cut from "Along with the Gods 2". 2 March 2018. 5 March 2018. 5 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202758/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3045154. live.