Born on March 26, 1990, in Seoul, Choi Woo-shik is one of the most endearing actors of his generation. Known for his subtle acting style and his ability to convey deep emotions with a single expression, he has made a name for himself in both K-dramas and Korean cinema. His understated charm and natural presence have made him one of the most beloved actors among fans of Korean TV series today.
At the age of ten, he left South Korea to settle in Canada with his family. He grew up in British Columbia, adopted the English first name «Edward,» and led a relatively ordinary life far from the entertainment industry. While studying at Simon Fraser University, however, he decided to return to Korea to try his hand at acting.
After several supporting roles in dramas such as Rooftop Prince or Special Affairs Team TEN, he gradually began to make a name for himself with his natural acting style. His first major breakthrough came in 2014 with the independent film Set Me Free, a performance that was praised by critics and earned him several awards for Best New Actor.
Movie fans then discover him in Last Train to Busan in 2016. His portrayal of an endearing high school student traveling with his baseball team left a lasting impression on audiences around the world. He continued his collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho in Okja, before achieving international acclaim with Parasite In 2019, it won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and then the Oscar for Best Picture.
But for K-drama fans, Choi Woo-shik has a special charm. After several years devoted to film, he is returning to the small screen with Our Beloved Summer in 2021. His portrayal of Choi Ung, a sensitive and introverted artist, deeply moved audiences and resulted in one of the most beloved romances of recent years.
He then demonstrates his ability to explore darker themes with A Killer Paradox, before continuing his career with new projects such as Melo Movie. His versatility allows him to shift with astonishing ease from romantic melodrama to psychological thriller.
Highly regarded for his low-key personality and sense of humor, Choi Woo-shik is also a member of the famous Wooga Squad alongside Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik, Peakboy, and V from BTS.
For fans of K-dramas, Choi Woo-shik embodies a rare kind of sincerity. Whether in Our Beloved Summer, A Killer Paradox or his major film hits such as Parasite and Last Train to Busan, he always brings a sensitivity and humanity that make each of his characters deeply memorable.
