Choi Woo-Shik is a popular South Korean actor known for his roles in many popular and critically acclaimed movies and K-dramas. The actor has played versatile roles in different genres throughout his career, including comedy, romance, and thriller. He made his acting debut in the period drama titled The Duo but earned a leading role and subsequent recognition in the film Set Me Free. He also earned the Actor of the Year award at the 19th Busan International Film Festival.
When it comes to performance, the actor has displayed a great sense of humor in Hogu’s Love and Our Beloved Summer. Woo-Shik also flourished in displaying his intense side in movies like Train to Busan, Okja, Parasite, and several others. Moreover, Choi Woo-Shik is all set to appear in the upcoming Netflix thriller series A Killer Paradox. The K-drama will release on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Check out some of our recommendations for the best Choi Woo-Shik movies and K-dramas here:
A Killer Paradox
Choi Woo-Shik plays college student Lee Tang in the upcoming Netflix series A Killer Paradox. He becomes a murderer overnight after he accidentally kills a serial killer. However, he discovers that he has the ability to spot criminals and begins a killing spree. Meanwhile, detective Jang Nan-Gam (Son Suk-Ku) uses his animal-like instincts to catch him. The series is all set to premiere on Friday, February 9, 2024, on Netflix.
Train to Busan
Choi Woo-Shik is part of an ensemble cast in the 2016 movie Train to Busan. The film follows the story of train passengers traveling from Seoul to Busan. However, during their journey, they encounter a zombie apocalypse. Most of the population turns into flesh-eating zombies. As the train continues to move towards Busan, they continue their journey of survival and fight against the zombies. The film also features Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-Seok, Jung Yu-Mi, and others. The movie is available on Netflix, Viki (selected regions), and Amazon Prime Video.
Parasite
Parasite is a highly acclaimed 2019 film that follows the story of a struggling Kim family. They find an opportunity when their son Kim Ki-Woo (Choi Woo-Shik) poses as a university student and becomes a tutor to the wealthy Park family’s daughter, Da-Hye. Eventually, greed and discrimination find their way throughout the film. The movie entails a star-studded cast, including Lee Sun-Kyun, Park Seo-Joon, Park So-Dam, Song Kang-Ho, Cho Yeo-Jeong, and others. The movie is available on a number of streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney Plus, among others.
Our Beloved Summer
Our Beloved Summer is a popular K-drama that released on December 6, 2021. The series is a coming-of-age romantic comedy that follows the story of two ex-lovers, Choi Woong (Choi Woo-Shik) and Kook Yeon-Soo (Kim Da-Mi). The two break up in high school, promising to never meet each other again. However, when a documentary that they shot years ago becomes popular, the duo reunites to film it once more. Gradually, they fall in love again. The drama is available to stream on Netflix.
Hogu’s Love
Hogu’s Love follows the story of a man named Kang Ho-Gu (Choi Woo-Shik), who has never dated in his life. He crosses paths with his first love, Do Do-Hee (Uee), who is a member of the national swimming team and harbors a number of dark secrets. Eventually, Ho-Gu enters into a complicated relationship, and his life takes a swift turn. The series also stars Lim Seul-Ong, Lee Soo-Kyung, and others. The drama premiered on February 9, 2015, and is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other platforms.
The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion
The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion follows the story of a young girl, Goo Ja-Yoon, who lives peacefully with her adoptive parents. However, one day, she showcases her telekinetic abilities during an audition contest, leading to her past revelations and falling prey to dangerous attacks from men in her past. Choi Woo-Shik essays the character of a Nobleman who crosses paths with Ja-Yoon as part of her past journey. The movie released on June 27, 2018. It is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, and other platforms.
Other popular works of Choi Woo-Shik includes Okja, Rooftop Prince, The Princess and the Matchmaker, Time to Hunt, Special Affairs Team TEN, and many others.
