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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 \u00abEdward,\u00bb 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After several supporting roles in dramas such as Rooftop Prince<\/em> or Special Affairs Team TEN<\/em>, 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<\/em>, a performance that was praised by critics and earned him several awards for Best New Actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Movie fans then discover him in Last Train to Busan<\/em> 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<\/em>, before achieving international acclaim with Parasite<\/em> In 2019, it won the Palme d\u2019Or at Cannes and then the Oscar for Best Picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He then demonstrates his ability to explore darker themes with A Killer Paradox<\/em>, before continuing his career with new projects such as Melo Movie<\/em>. His versatility allows him to shift with astonishing ease from romantic melodrama to psychological thriller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For fans of K-dramas, Choi Woo-shik embodies a rare kind of sincerity. Whether in Our Beloved Summer<\/em>, A Killer Paradox<\/em> or his major film hits such as Parasite<\/em> and Last Train to Busan<\/em>, he always brings a sensitivity and humanity that make each of his characters deeply memorable.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1393,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"class_list":["post-1392","acteur","type-acteur","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n