Choi Woo-shik

About

Award-winning film and television star, he first rose to fame in 2011, debuting in the show The Duo. He has since become known for his leading roles in the successful film Set Me Free and as the title character in Hogu's Love. He gained massive attention for playing the character Ki Woo in the Oscar-winning film Parasite.

Before Fame

In 2011, while studying at Simon Fraser University, he moved from Canada to South Korea to begin auditioning for television shows.

Trivia

Outside of his acting career, he has been a cast member on the SBS variety shows Beating Hearts and Law of the Jungle in Nicaragua. He has amassed over 30 credits throughout his ongoing acting career. 

Family Life

Born in Seoul, he and his family emigrated to Canada when he was in fifth grade. He spent a decade there before returning to Korea at the age of 21. His brother is Choi Kyu-shik.

Associated With

In 2014, he appeared in the music video for IU's song "My Old Story."