Choi Min-sik - Biography and Filmography
Choi Min-sik - Biography and Filmography About Choi Min-sik Choi Min-sik is one of South Korea’s most respected actors, known for his intense performances and ability to bring emotional depth to his characters. Born on May 30, 1962, he started his career in theater before transitioning to television and film in the 1990s. He gained international recognition for his role in Oldboy (2003), where he played a man seeking revenge after being mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years. Choi is known for working in psychological thrillers, crime dramas, and historical films, often portraying morally complex characters. Despite his success, he briefly left the film industry in the mid-2000s due to his opposition to the Korean screen quota reduction but later returned with more powerful performances. Notable Movies Our Twisted Hero (1992) – Early drama film Shiri (1999) – Korea’s first big-budget spy thriller Failan (2001) – Romance drama with a cult following Oldboy (2003) – Neo-noir ...