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Choi Min-sik
One of the great South Korean actors in his country's film history. His lead performance in Park Chan-wook's 'Oldboy' (2003), a masterpiece of Korean cinema, is considered one of the great performances of contemporary Asian cinema. He starred in 'I Saw the Devil' (2010), 'Lady Vengeance' (2005) and the box-office hit 'Exhuma' (2024). He made the leap to Hollywood as a villain in Luc Besson's 'Lucy' (2014). South Korean actor, an absolute benchmark of his country's cinema, recognized for his intensity and his masterful range of emotionally complex characters.
Choi Min-sik
32 Movies
4 Series
One of the great South Korean actors in his country's film history. His lead performance in Park Chan-wook's 'Oldboy' (2003), a masterpiece of Korean cinema, is considered one of the great performances of contemporary Asian cinema. He starred in 'I Saw the Devil' (2010), 'Lady Vengeance' (2005) and the box-office hit 'Exhuma' (2024). He made the leap to Hollywood as a villain in Luc Besson's 'Lucy' (2014). South Korean actor, an absolute benchmark of his country's cinema, recognized for his intensity and his masterful range of emotionally complex characters.
Movies
Plays Oh Dae-su
Oldboy
2003
Plays Mr. Jang
Lucy
2014
Plays Kim Sang-duk
Exhuma
2024
Plays Kyung-chul
I Saw the Devil
2010
Plays Mr. Baek
Lady Vengeance
2005
Plays Kang Hyung-chul
New World
2013
Plays Seo Min-ki
Happy End
1999
Plays Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
2014
Plays North Korean Captain
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
2004
Plays Man-deok
The Tiger
2015
Plays Choi Ik-hyun
Nameless Gangster
2012
Plays Park Mu-young
Shiri
1999
Plays Wanderer (voice)
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild
2011
Plays Jang Seung-up
Chihwaseon
2002
Plays Tae-sik
All That Falls Has Wings
1990
Plays Kang-jae
Failan
2001
Plays Kim Ki-ho
The Intern
2026
Plays Jang Yeong-sil
Forbidden Dream
2019
Plays Chang-goo
The Quiet Family
1998
Plays Hong Beom-do
The Battle: Roar to Victory
2019
Plays Ri Hak-sung
In Our Prime
2022
Plays Lim Tae-san
Heart Blackened
2017
Plays Hyeon-woo
Springtime
2004
Plays Gang Tae-shik
Crying Fist
2005
Plays Byeon Jong-gu
The Mayor
2017
Plays Mr. Kim
Our Twisted Hero
1992
Plays Doctor (voice) (cameo)
In My End Is My Beginning
2013
Plays Ma Dong-pal
No. 3
1997
Plays Choi
Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells
2009
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Exhuma
Full Filmography
Notes from the Last Row
Heo Mun-oh · 6 episodes
2026
TV
The Intern
Kim Ki-ho
2026
Film
Exhuma
Kim Sang-duk
2024
Film
Big Bet
Cha Mu-sik · 16 episodes
2022–
TV
In Our Prime
Ri Hak-sung
2022
Film
Heaven: To the Land of Happiness
203
2021
Film
Forbidden Dream
Jang Yeong-sil
2019
Film
The Battle: Roar to Victory
Hong Beom-do
2019
Film
Heart Blackened
Lim Tae-san
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Choi Min-sik and where are they from?
Choi Min-sik is 64 years old, born on January 22, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Choi Min-sik?
Choi Min-sik is best known for roles in Lucy, Oldboy, I Saw the Devil.
How many movies has Choi Min-sik been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Choi Min-sik has appeared in 32 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Choi Min-sik's first movie?
The career of Choi Min-sik began with Vapor (1988).
What is Choi Min-sik's most recent movie or series?
Choi Min-sik's most recent release is Notes from the Last Row, which premiered on June 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Choi Min-sik appeared in?
On television, Choi Min-sik has appeared in Big Bet, Notes from the Last Row, You Quiz on the Block, Just an Excuse.
Does Choi Min-sik have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Choi Min-sik's upcoming work includes: The Intern (2026).
Choi Min-sik
1962-01-22 · Seoul, South Korea
Choi Min-sik (born May 30, 1962), is a South Korean actor. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he first gained recognition with the television series The Moon of Seoul (1994). His film breakthrough came with Shiri (1999), which established Choi as a leading actor. However, it was his role in Oldboy (2003) that cemented his status as one of South Korea's greatest actors. His performance was critically acclaimed and won him Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards.
Choi continued to star in high-profile films such as Lady Vengeance (2005), I Saw the Devil (2010), Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), New World (2013), and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014), which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. For his performance in the latter, Choi won the Grand Prize at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards.
In 2014, Choi came to prominence in Hollywood with his role in Lucy (2014). He was also listed as Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year. Following this, he remained active in Korean cinema with works such as Forbidden Dream (2019) and Exhuma (2024). Choi also made his return to television with Big Bet (2022), his first drama series in over two decades.