Choi Woo-shik explained

Choi Woo-shik
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Other Names:Edward Choi
Birth Name:Choi Woo-shik
Birth Date:26 March 1990
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Citizenship:Canada
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2011–present
Education:Chung-Ang University (B.A. in Cultural Studies)
Agent:Fable Company[1]
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Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:최우식
Hanja:崔宇植
Rr:Choe U-sik
Mr:Ch'oe Usik

Choi Woo-shik (; pronounced as /ko/; born March 26, 1990), or Edward Choi, is a Canadian actor based in South Korea. He first gained widespread recognition for his leading role in the film Set Me Free (2014). He then co-starred in the films Train to Busan (2016) and Parasite (2019), both of which received international critical acclaim and success, the latter winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also played the lead role in the popular television series Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022).

Early life

Choi was born in Seoul, South Korea, the younger of two sons. He migrated to Vancouver, Canada with his family when he was ten years old, in grade five, where he spent the next ten years of his life.[2] He attended high school at Pinetree Secondary School.[3] His English name is Edward Choi and he goes by the nickname Eddie.[4]

In 2010, while attending Simon Fraser University, then-20-year-old Choi was given permission by his parents to attend an acting audition in Korea, subsequently leading to him making his acting debut. Whilst in Korea, Choi enrolled at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in cultural studies, the reason was because when he was little he didn't have the opportunity to know or learn Korean culture before, because he lived and grew up in Canada.

Career

2011–2015: Early years

Choi made his acting debut in the period drama The Duo in 2011.[5] Supporting roles followed, and Choi was cast in crime drama Special Affairs Team TEN as detective Park Min-ho.[6] Choi reprised his role when the series was renewed for a second season in 2013.[7] He made his big screen debut that same year, starring as a supporting character in the film Flu and Secretly, Greatly. In the interim, Choi played several characters on television series such as Rooftop Prince, You Are My Destiny and Pride and Prejudice.

In 2014, Choi took on his first leading role in the coming-of-age independent film Set Me Free.[8] He played the role of Young-jae, a sixteen-year-old student living in a group home, who pretends that he wants to become a priest in order to prolong his stay at the home. The film was well received by critics, and Choi was praised for his portrayal of the protagonist's inner conflict.[9] He won several awards for his acting, including Actor of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival.[10] [11] Later that year, Choi also starred in the action comedy film Big Match, playing the role of genius hacker Guru.

Choi starred as the titular character in the romantic comedy cable series Hogu's Love. The series began airing on February 9, 2015.[12] Choi also took part in the R-rated Hong Kong-Singaporean film In the Room later that year. The film featured an anthology of characters, set in a single-room brothel at a hotel in Singapore.[13]

2016–present: Rising fame and international breakthrough

Choi first gained international recognition with the blockbuster zombie thriller film Train to Busan, where he played the role of high school baseball player, Yong-guk. Premiering at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on May 13, the film was a critical and commercial success, going on to gross over $93.1 million worldwide.[14] He followed this up with a short, but memorable role as a truck driver in action-adventure film Okja.[15] This marked his first collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho and featured an international cast, including Tilda Swinton and Paul Dano. Okja was screened in several independent theatres domestically, and released on streaming platform Netflix worldwide.

Choi continued starring in several other films after this, including The Princess and the Matchmaker and Monstrum. In 2018, Choi was cast as a mysterious assassin called the "Nobleman" in the action film .[16] The dark persona of the Nobleman was a shift from the characters Choi usually played. In a press interview, co-star Park Hee-soon remarked that Nobleman could be Choi's once-in-a-lifetime character.[17]

In 2019, Choi reunited with director Bong Joon-ho for the black comedy thriller film Parasite.[18] [19] Choi played the main character Ki-woo, the son of a poor family, who schemes to become employed by a wealthy family by infiltrating their household and posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals. Choi was first approached by Bong after their first collaboration with Okja in 2016, who told the actor to "stay skinny" to play the character.[20] Parasite premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019, where it became the first South Korean film to win the Palme d'Or, and was the first film to win with a unanimous vote since Blue Is the Warmest Colour at the 2013 Festival. Among other numerous accolades, Parasite won a leading four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards. It became the first South Korean film to receive Academy Award recognition, as well as the first film in a language other than English to win Best Picture.[21] The cast also won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards.[22] In addition to his role as Ki-woo in Parasite, Choi performed the end credits song "Soju One Glass," which made the shortlist for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In December 2021, Choi starred in the SBS drama Our Beloved Summer alongside Kim Da-mi. It marked his return to the small screen in 4 years since 2017, as well as the reunion of the two actors after their film (2018).

In 2022, Choi returned to the big screen with the film The Policeman's Lineage which premiered on January 12, 2022.

On April 28, 2023, it was announced that Choi's contract with Management SOOP has expired after he decided not to renew it.[23]

Upcoming roles

He stars in the upcoming South Korean sci-fi fantasy film Wonderland.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Etude, SoloHwang Kyeong-minShort film[24]
2012Circle of Crime[25]
2013Secretly, GreatlyYoon Yoo-joon
FluJeong-JinCameo appearance[26]
2014Set Me FreeYoung-jae
Big MatchGuru[27]
2015In the RoomMin-junSingaporean film[28]
2016Train to BusanYong-guk[29]
2017OkjaKim Woo-shik[30]
2018Golden SlumberJoo-hoCameo appearance[31]
The Princess and the MatchmakerNam Chi-Ho[32]
Gwi Gong-Ja (Nobleman)[33]
MonstrumOfficer Hur[34]
2019RosebudYoung Soon-cheol[35]
ParasiteKim Ki-woo / Kevin (alias)[36]
The Divine FuryFather ChoiCameo appearance[37]
2020Time to HuntKi-hoonNetflix film[38]
2022The Policeman's LineageChoi Min-jae[39]
2024WonderlandHyeon Soo[40]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011The DuoYoung Gwi-dong[41]
Living in StyleNa Joo-ra[42]
Deep Rooted TreeYoung Jung Gi-joon / Ga Ri-on[43]
2011–2013Special Affairs Team TENPark Min-hoSeason 1–2[44] [45]
2012Rooftop PrinceDo Chi-san[46]
FamilyYeol Woo-bong[47]
Culprit Among FriendsYoung Do-hyunDrama special
2013Who Are You?Hee-kooCameo (Episode 10, 12, 13)[48]
Principal Investigator: Save Wang Jo-hyun! Boo Joong-shikDrama special[49]
2014You're All SurroundedChoi Woo-shikCameo (Episode 4)[50]
You Are My DestinyLee Yong[51]
Pride and PrejudiceLee Jang-won[52]
2015Hogu's LoveKang Ho-gu
My Fantastic FuneralPark Dong-sooTwo-part special[53]
2017Fight for My WayPark Moo-binCameo (Episode 1–7)[54]
The PackageKim Gyung-jae[55]
2021–2022Our Beloved SummerChoi Woong / Go-oh[56] [57] [58]
2024Melo MovieGo Gyeom[59]

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013SomedayChae Man-sik
2015Dream KnightPast studentCameo appearance[60]
2017The Boy Next DoorPark Gyu-tae
2024A Killer ParadoxLee TangNetflix Series[61] [62]

Television shows

YearTitleRole
2012I'm RealCast member[63]
2013–2014Beating Hearts[64]
2015Law of the Jungle in Nicaragua[65]
2020Summer Vacation[66]
2021Youn's Stay[67]
2022[68]
2023Jinny's Kitchen[69]
Jinny's Kitchen Team Building
2024Jinny's Kitchen Season 2

Music video appearances

YearSong titleArtist
2014"My Old Story"IU[70]
2015"Congratulations"Day6[71]
2017"That Moment"Lim Seul-ong[72]
"You Were Beautiful"Day6[73]

Discography

TitleYearAlbum
"Some Guys"
2017OST of the web series The Boy Next Door
"Soju One Glass"2019OST of Parasite
"Poom"
[74]
2021
"Polaroid"
2022Theme Song of In The Soop : Friendcation

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
APAN Star Awards2022Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesOur Beloved Summer[75]
Best CoupleChoi Woo-shik
Our Beloved Summer
[76]
Asia Artist Awards2020Popularity Award (Actor)Choi Woo-shik[77]
2021[78]
Asian Film Awards2020Best Supporting Actor Parasite[79]
Blue Dragon Film Awards2014Best New ActorSet Me Free[80]
Blue Dragon Series Awards2024Best ActorA Killer Paradox[81]
TIRTIR Popularity Star AwardChoi Woo-sik[82]
Buil Film Awards2015Best New ActorSet Me Free
2019Best Actor Parasite[83]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards2022Best Male Actor Our Beloved Summer
Busan Film Critics Awards2015Best New ActorSet Me Free[84]
Busan International Film Festival2014Actor of the Year[85]
Chunsa Film Art Awards2017Special Popularity AwardChoi Woo-shik[86]
2019Best Actor Parasite[87]
Critics' Choice Awards2020Best Acting Ensemble[88]
Director's Cut Awards2019Best Actor
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards2015Best New ActorSet Me Free[89]
Korea First Brand Awards2019Best Actor (Film)Choi Woo-shik[90]
Max Movie Awards2015Best New ActorSet Me Free
2016Rising Star AwardChoi Woo-shik[91]
SBS Drama Awards2021Director's AwardOur Beloved Summer[92]
Top Excellence Award for an Actor in a Mini-Series (Romance/Comedy)[93]
Best Couple AwardChoi Woo-shik
Our Beloved Summer
[94]
Screen Actors Guild Awards2020Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureParasite[95]
Korean Film Actors Association Star Award2015Popular Actor AwardChoi Woo-shik[96]
Wildflower Film Awards2015Best New ActorSet Me Free[97]

Listicles

Publisher! scope="col"
YearListiclePlacement
Cine212021Actors that will lead Korean Video Content Industry in 2022[98]
The Screen20192009–2019 Top Box Office Powerhouse Actors in Korean Movies[99]

Notes and References

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  2. News: 최우식, 노영학 / My name is 최우식. 10Asia (Korea Economic Daily). ko. March 8, 2011. March 22, 2018. March 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180322204738/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/6162. live.
  3. Web site: Actor Choi Woo-shik. 10Asia. Lee. Ga-on. March 9, 2011. November 18, 2012. April 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418134815/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011030916203518038. live.
  4. Web site: Choi Woosik at 'Star English' PART4. www.youtube.com. January 24, 2020. April 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429083452/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAH4bMAGQA&gl=US&hl=en. live.
  5. Web site: CHOI Woo-sik. Korean Film Biz Zone. November 20, 2014. November 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126235006/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/films/index/peopleView.jsp?peopleCd=20174763. live.
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  8. Web site: Choi Woo-shik to Take 1st Leading Role in Feature Film. 10Asia. October 15, 2013. January 1, 2018. January 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194333/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/74582. live.
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  15. Web site: Busan Facetime: Actor Choi Woo-shik Looks to Make a Hollywood Leap. Variety. August 14, 2017. January 29, 2018. January 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118212559/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/busan-facetime-actor-choi-woo-shik-looks-to-make-a-hollywood-leap-1202586767/. live.
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  17. Web site: Choi Woo-shik is ready to show his dark side : The popular 'Okja' truck driver plays a villain in 'The Witch: Part 1'. Korea JoongAng Daily. June 30, 2018. July 2, 2018. July 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702204826/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3050000. live.
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  20. Web site: PARASITE Interview: Choi Wooshik on His Second Time Around with Bong Joon-ho. ScreenAnarchy. October 23, 2019. February 23, 2020. October 24, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191024165536/https://screenanarchy.com/2019/10/parasite-interview-choi-wooshik-on-his-second-time-around-with-bong-joon-ho.html. live.
  21. Web site: Oscars: 'Parasite' Makes History as First Foreign-Language Film to Win Best Picture. The Hollywood Reporter. en. February 9, 2020. February 23, 2020. March 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200307040603/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-bong-joon-hos-parasite-wins-south-koreas-first-oscar-1277161. live.
  22. Web site: SAG Awards: 'Parasite' Wins Top Film Prize; 'Crown' and 'Mrs. Maisel' Named Best Drama, Comedy Series. The Hollywood Reporter. en. January 19, 2020. February 23, 2020. February 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228051026/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2020-sag-awards-winners-complete-list-1269687. live.
  23. Web site: [공식] 최우식, 매니지먼트 숲과 전속 계약 종료 예정]. [Official] Choi Woo-shik's exclusive contract with Management Soop will be terminated. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Kim Ha-young. April 28, 2023. April 29, 2023. April 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230429120736/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202304281803013&sec_id=540101. live.
  24. News: Rodríguez . Erika . Choi Woo Shik del K-Drama ‘Aquel año nuestro’ revela su tipo ideal de novia . Choi Woo Shik of the K-drama 'Our Beloved Summer' reveals his ideal type of girlfriend. 5 June 2024 . La Verdad Noticias . 31 January 2022. es.
  25. Web site: [리뷰] 영화 '비정한 도시', 잡탕 구성에 흐려진 '묵직한' 메시지]. Kuki News. ko. October 24, 2012. June 16, 2019. June 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190616145216/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=143&aid=0002089942. live.
  26. Web site: "Secretly and Greatly" Choi Wooshik verses Kim Soo-hyun. HanCinema. Osen. June 4, 2013. January 1, 2018. January 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194504/https://www.hancinema.net/secretly-and-greatly-choi-wooshik-verses-kim-soo-hyun-56797.html. live.
  27. Web site: Choi Woo-shik Cast in Shin Ha-kyun's Action Movie. 10Asia. January 9, 2014. January 1, 2018. January 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180101194313/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/76524. live.
  28. Web site: Choi Woo Shik casted for Singaporean film, In The Room. StarN News. Noh. I-seul. September 13, 2014. April 8, 2015. April 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150414062344/http://starn.hankyung.com/global/en/news/index.html?no=326429. live.
  29. Web site: Main Cast Confirmed for BUSAN BOUND. Korean Film Biz Zone. April 8, 2015. January 1, 2018. January 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180102091528/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=2. live.
  30. Web site: Production Begins on BONG Joon-ho/Netflix Film OKJA. Korean Film Biz Zone. May 9, 2016. January 1, 2018. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624010208/https://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons. live.
  31. Web site: '존재감 요정' 최우식, 영화 '골든슬럼버' 통해 입증한 카메오의 품격. WOW TV. ko. February 22, 2018. June 16, 2019. January 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190120043216/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000604757. live.
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  33. Web site: Choi Woo-shik is ready to show his dark side : The popular 'Okja' truck driver plays a villain in 'The Witch: Part 1'. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. Park. Jung-sun. June 30, 2018. June 18, 2021. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624010137/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2018/06/29/etc/Choi-Wooshik-is-ready-to-show-his-dark-side-The-popular-Okja-truck-driver-plays-a-villain-in-The-Witch-Part-1/3050000.html. live.
  34. Web site: KIM Myung-min and PARK Hee-Soon Wrap Period Monster Film MULGOE. Korean Film Biz Zone. August 7, 2017. January 1, 2018. January 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180102161639/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?s_peopleCd=20174763. live.
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  36. Web site: Parasite's Choi Woo-shik Is Optimistic About the Movie's Overwhelming Ending. Vulture. limited. en-us. Harris. Hunter. October 10, 2019. June 18, 2021. December 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209182409/https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/parasite-movie-choi-woo-shik-bong-joon-ho-ending.html. live.
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