, followed by significant supporting roles in TV dramas like Queen Seondeok (2009). He gained widespread recognition in While You Were Sleeping (2011) and the crime thriller Your Time Is Up (2012), which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. In 2013, he appeared in The Heirs and starred in the family drama A Hundred Year Legacy, where he met future wife Shim Yi‑young.</p><p>In 2016, Choi portrayed An Ji-gong in Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, blending elegance and martial prowess in a supporting yet pivotal role. That year he also impressed in Mad Dog, earning Best Supporting Actor at the KBS Drama Awards. Since then, his resume has continued to flourish with high-profile titles like SKY Castle, Doctor Prisoner, Mystic Pop‑up Bar, Yaksha: Ruthless Operations, and Past Lives.</p>){kind=link}
Personal Details
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Height :
183 cm (6'0″)
Parents & Relatives :
Shim Yi‑young () , Mr. Choi , Mrs. Choi
Choi Won young(Choi Seong‑wook)
Choi Won‑young, born Choi Seong‑wook, began his journey in the arts by studying stage design at Sangmyung University. He then went on to earn a Master’s in Advertising and Public Relations at Hongik University. He made his acting debut in the hit 2002 comedy film Sex Is Zero. Over more than two decades, Choi has built a solid career across film and television, earning acclaim for his versatility in roles ranging from historical sageuk to modern thrillers.
Career highlights:
Choi’s breakout came early with Sex Is Zero (2002), followed by significant supporting roles in TV dramas like Queen Seondeok (2009). He gained widespread recognition in While You Were Sleeping (2011) and the crime thriller Your Time Is Up (2012), which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. In 2013, he appeared in The Heirs and starred in the family drama A Hundred Year Legacy, where he met future wife Shim Yi‑young.
In 2016, Choi portrayed An Ji-gong in Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, blending elegance and martial prowess in a supporting yet pivotal role. That year he also impressed in Mad Dog, earning Best Supporting Actor at the KBS Drama Awards. Since then, his resume has continued to flourish with high-profile titles like SKY Castle, Doctor Prisoner, Mystic Pop‑up Bar, Yaksha: Ruthless Operations, and Past Lives.