Min Soo Choi

Choi Min Soo

  • Name: Choi Min Soo
  • Native name: 최민수
  • Also Known as: Choi Min Su
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 1, 1962
  • Age: 61
Choi was born in Seoul in 1962. Choi's family has been active in acting and singing for over the last eight decades. Choi was born as the son of Choi Moo Ryong, a popular actor of the 1960s and 1970s, and Kang Hyo Shil, an actress. His maternal grandmother is Jeon Ok, referred to as Queen of Tears for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas. His grandfather is Kang Hong Shik, an actor, a film director and singer active during the Japanese occupation period. Kang Hong Shik and Jeon Ok was the first married couple in Korean entertainment history. Kang went over to North Korea along with his daughter Kang Hyo Son who later became a famous actress of North Korea. Kang Hong Shik was honoured as "Merited artist" as well.

Choi graduated from Seoul Arts College. Choi debuted to the film industry in 1985 with Son of God, a film adapted from Park Bong Seong's same-titled manhwa.

Choi met his wife June Elizabeth Kang from an international Miss Korea Beauty Pageant in 1993 where Kang was "Miss Canada". Choi proposed to Kang after a 3-hour meeting and they were married June 18, 1994, in Seoul. They have two children.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Numbers
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Han Je Kyun (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.8
2020 Extracurricular
Korean Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Lee Wang Cheol [Ji Soo's muscleman] (Support Role)
10
Lee Wang Cheol [Ji Soo's muscleman]
Support Role
8.4
2018 Lawless Lawyer
Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps
Ahn Oh Joo (Main Role)
16
Main Role
8.2
2017 Man Who Dies to Live
Korean Drama, 2017, 24 eps
24
Main Role
7.1
2017 The Liar and His Lover
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Kang In Woo (Support Role)
16
Kang In Woo
Support Role
7.4
2016 The Royal Gambler
Korean Drama, 2016, 24 eps
King Suk Jong (Main Role)
24
Main Role
7.7
2014 Pride and Prejudice
Korean Drama, 2014, 21 eps
Moon Hee Man (Main Role)
21
Main Role
7.5
2013 Sword and Flower
Korean Drama, 2013, 20 eps
General Yeon Gaesomun (Main Role)
20
Main Role
6.8
2012 Faith
Korean Drama, 2012, 24 eps
Moon Chi Hoo [Choi Yeong's master] (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)
24
Moon Chi Hoo [Choi Yeong's master] (Ep. 4)
Guest Role
8.0
2012 Happy Ending
Korean Drama, 2012, 24 eps
Kim Doo Soo (Main Role)
24
Main Role
7.4
2011 Warrior Baek Dong Soo
Korean Drama, 2011, 29 eps
Chun (Support Role)
29
Chun
Support Role
8.1
2010 Road Number One
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Yoon Sam Soo (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.9
2009 Father's House
Korean Drama, 2009, 2 eps
Kang Man Ho (Main Role)
2
Kang Man Ho
Main Role
7.5
2007 The Legend
Korean Drama, 2007, 24 eps
Dae Jang Ro [Hwacheon leader] (Main Role)
24
Dae Jang Ro [Hwacheon leader]
Main Role
8.1
2004 Han River Ballad
Korean Drama, 2004, 51 eps
Shin Ryul (Main Role)
51
Main Role
8.5
2003 South of the Sun
Korean Drama, 2003, 16 eps
Kang Sung Jae (Main Role)
16
Kang Sung Jae
Main Role
7.6
2003 1% of Anything
Korean Drama, 2003, 26 eps
[SH Emerald Hotel] (Support Role)
26
[SH Emerald Hotel]
Support Role
6.9
2000 Legends of Love
Korean Drama, 2000, 24 eps
Min Suk (Main Role)
24
Min Suk
Main Role
4.0
1998 White Nights 3.98
Korean Drama, 1998, 20 eps
Kwon Taek Hyung (Main Role)
20
Main Role
8.0
1995 Sandglass
Korean Drama, 1995, 24 eps
Park Tae Soo (Main Role)
24
Park Tae Soo
Main Role
7.9
1993 Mother's Sea
Korean Drama, 1993, 66 eps
Dong Jae (Main Role)
66
Main Role
7.6
1993 Walking to Heaven
Korean Drama, 1993, 16 eps
Jung Jong Ho (Main Role)
16
Main Role
9.0
1991 What Is Love?
Korean Drama, 1991, 55 eps
Lee Dae Bal (Main Role)
55
Main Role
7.5
1987 Kkochimi
Korean Drama, 1987, 156 eps
Park Man Sul (Main Role)
156
Park Man Sul
Main Role
8.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
TBA I’ll Become Rich
Korean Movie, 0000,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2023 Bear Man
Korean Movie, 2023,
Lee Jung Shik (Main Role)
Lee Jung Shik
Main Role
7.5
2014 How to Steal a Dog
Korean Movie, 2014,
[Homeless man] (Support Role)
[Homeless man]
Support Role
7.8
2006 My Wife Is A Gangster 3
Korean Movie, 2006,
"Sashimi" (Guest Role)
"Sashimi"
Guest Role
7.5
2006 Holiday
Korean Movie, 2006,
Kim An Seok (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2005 The Myth
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
General Choi (Support Role)
General Choi
Support Role
7.7
2003 Sword in the Moon
Korean Movie, 2003,
Choi Ji Hwan (Main Role)
Main Role
6.7
2002 Yesterday
Korean Movie, 2002,
"Goliath" (Main Role)
Main Role
6.1
2002 Seoul
Japanese Movie, 2002,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.9
2001 My Wife Is A Gangster
Korean Movie, 2001,
"Sashimi" (Support Role)
"Sashimi"
Support Role
7.1
2000 Libera Me
Korean Movie, 2000,
Jo Sang Woo (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
2000 Love Bakery
Korean Movie, 2000,
Joo No Myeong (Main Role)
Main Role
6.8
1999 Phantom, The Submarine
Korean Movie, 1999,
"No. 202" [Vice captain] (Main Role)
"No. 202" [Vice captain]
Main Role
7.3
1998 Story of a Man
Korean Movie, 1998,
Bong Man (Main Role)
Main Role
7.8
1997 Blackjack
Korean Movie, 1997,
Oh Se Geun (Main Role)
Main Role
5.0
1997 Inshalla
Korean Movie, 1997,
Han Seung Yeop (Main Role)
Main Role
4.0
1996 Piano Man
Korean Movie, 1996,
Piano man (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1996 Come to Me
Korean Movie, 1996,
Jeong Suk (Support Role)
Jeong Suk
Support Role
0.0
1995 Rehearsal
Korean Movie, 1995,
Min Soo (Main Role)
Min Soo
Main Role
5.0
1995 Terrorist
Korean Movie, 1995,
Soo Hyun (Main Role)
Soo Hyun
Main Role
7.4
1995 A Good Day to Fall in Love
Korean Movie, 1995,
Hyung Joon (Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
1994 Life of a Hollywood Kid
Korean Movie, 1994,
Im Byung Suk (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1994 I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me
Korean Movie, 1994,
(Bit part)
Bit part
0.0
1993 A Different Kind of Man
Korean Movie, 1993,
Hyeong Jun (Main Role)
Hyeong Jun
Main Role
7.0
1992 Mister Mama
Korean Movie, 1992,
Hyung Joon (Main Role)
Hyung Joon
Main Role
0.0
1992 The Marriage Life
Korean Movie, 1992,
Kim Tae Gyu (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
1991 For Agnes
Korean Movie, 1991,
Hwang Mi Ho (Main Role)
Main Role
8.0
1991 The Winter Dream Does Not Fly
Korean Movie, 1991,
Shin Gil Woo (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1990 Nambugun: North Korean Partisan in South Korea
Korean Movie, 1990,
Kim Young (Support Role)
Kim Young
Support Role
7.6
1990 Man Market
Korean Movie, 1990,
Yeong Chun (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1988 Last Dancing
Korean Movie, 1988,
Oh Hye Seok (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1988 That Last Winter
Korean Movie, 1988,
In Tae (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1986 Son Of God
Korean Movie, 1986,
Choi Kang Ta (Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2016 Yeongju
Korean Special, 2016, 2 eps
Man Shik (Main Role)
2
Man Shik
Main Role
6.0
2012 Drama Special Season 3: Do You Know Taekwondo?
Korean Special, 2012, 1 eps
[Do Hyun's Father] (Support Role)
1
[Do Hyun's Father]
Support Role
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 With Father and Me
Korean TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2021 New Family Relations Certificate Godfather
Korean TV Show, 2021, 39 eps
(Ep. 14-39) (Regular Member)
39
(Ep. 14-39)
Regular Member
8.3
2021 Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 170 eps
(Ep. 80) (Guest)
170
(Ep. 80)
Guest
8.8
2018 Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 34) (Guest)
77
(Ep. 34)
Guest
7.9
2017 Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Master] (Ep. 52-53) (Guest)
238
[Master] (Ep. 52-53)
Guest
8.7
2017 Leaving The Nest: Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2017, 8 eps
(Guest)
8
Guest
7.7
2017 Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean TV Show, 2017, 350 eps
(Ep. 81-92) (Regular Member)
350
(Ep. 81-92)
Regular Member
8.0
2016 Secretly Greatly
Korean TV Show, 2016, 23 eps
(Ep. 23) (Guest)
23
(Ep. 23)
Guest
7.0
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 330) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 330)
Guest
8.1
2016 I Can See Your Voice Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 2)
Guest
8.2
2015 What Is Mom
Korean TV Show, 2015, 75 eps
(Guest)
75
Guest
2.0
2015 A Look at Myself
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Regular Member)
39
Regular Member
7.2
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 450 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 95-96) (Guest)
450
[Contestant] (Ep. 95-96)
Guest
8.2
2013 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2013, 38 eps
[Host] (Ep. 1) (Guest)
38
[Host] (Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 127, 264) (Guest)
690
(Ep. 127, 264)
Guest
8.3
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 52-53, 69, 118) (Guest)
740
(Ep. 52-53, 69, 118)
Guest
9.2
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 228-229, 356, 535) (Guest)
900
(Ep. 228-229, 356, 535)
Guest
7.9
Articles
K-Drama "Numbers" Holds Production Presentation
News - Jun 23, 2023

"Numbers", the first Korean drama to focus on an accounting firm, is ready to meet viewers.

"Numbers" Choi Min Soo to Portray a Charismatic Legendary Villain
News - May 31, 2023

"Numbers" has announced the return of legendary, charismatic actor Choi Min Soo.

"King the Land", "See You in My 19th Life," and "Numbers" Drop Posters
News - May 30, 2023

Upcoming K-dramas unveil new posters ahead of their release.

Kim Myung Soo's K-Drama "Numbers" Confirms Premiere Date!
News - May 23, 2023

Also, check out the character posters released.

INFINITE’s L (Kim Myung Soo) Comes Prepared to Join Taeil Accounting Firm in "Numbers"
News - May 22, 2023

The idol star flaunts his acting chops in the new character stills of the upcoming office drama.

INFINITE's L (Kim Myung Soo) Seeks Justice in the Teaser of "Numbers"
News - May 18, 2023

Check out the latest teaser for the upcoming office drama.

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  • First Name: Min Soo
  • Family Name: Choi
  • Native name: 최민수
  • Also Known as: Choi Min Su
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: May 1, 1962
  • Age: 61

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