Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo passed away. He was 67.
On Monday, his agency Bless ENT confirmed the news in a statement.
“Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away. The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed,” the statement read.
Born in 1957, Choi began his acting career in 1975 with the stage play “The Life of an Actor.” He later worked with notable theater companies such as Shinsi, establishing himself as a versatile performer in both theater and voice acting.
Over the decades, Choi built an extensive filmography, appearing in a wide range of television dramas and films. He was known for his roles in medical crime series “God’s Quiz” and appeared in Korean drama series “Legend of the Blue Sea,” “City Hunter,” and “Doctor Stranger.”
Choi’s more recent appearances included the dramas “Call It Love” and “The Tale of Lady Ok.”
His funeral will be held at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home, with the procession scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 29.
