>Choi Jung-woo, Veteran South Korean Actor, Dies at 68

Veteran South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo, known for his roles in films such as “City Hunter” and “Legend of the Blue Sea,” died on Tuesday at the age of 68.
According to The Korea Times, Choi passed away in the early hours of the morning, a detail confirmed by his agency. The precise cause of death has not been disclosed, though reports indicate he had been battling a chronic illness.
Born in 1957, Choi began his career in 1975 with the play “The Life of an Actor” and subsequently worked as a voice actor for Tongyang Broadcasting Company starting in 1980. While he largely built his career in theater, he transitioned into film and television in the 2000s, appearing in numerous acclaimed productions.
His filmography includes “Two Cops,” “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance,” “The Chaser,” “The Witch,” “Smugglers,” “The Moon,” and “Project Silence.” He also featured in popular dramas such as “The Painter of the Wind,” “Prosecutor Princess,” “Tree with Deep Roots,” “My Daughter Seo-young,” “A Brilliant Legacy,” “Doctor Stranger,” “The Legend of the Blue Sea,” “Five Children,” “Star Daughter-in-law,” “Even if You Fall for Me,” and “The Witch.” Earlier this year, he portrayed Park Joon-ki in “The Tale of Lady Ok,” a character suspicious of the protagonist Koo Deok-i (played by Lim Ji-yeon).
Choi’s wake is reportedly being held at the funeral hall of Woori Hospital in Gimpo. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2025, with burial to follow at Suwon Yeonhwa Cemetery.