Soo Jong Choi

Choi Soo Jong

  • Name: Choi Soo Jong
  • Native name: 최수종
  • Also Known as: Choe Su Jong , Choi Su Jong
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 28, 1962
  • Age: 61
Choi Soo Jong is a South Korean actor under Ascendio. Soo Jong made his debut in 1987 as a young actor in the TV soap opera 'Love Tree'. He has appeared in movies, television and as an MC on various award shows.

He has received worldwide recognition for his leading roles in several highly successful shows. Most recently he garnered acclaim for his portrayals of the principal characters in the Korean historical dramas "Emperor of the Sea".

Soo Jong is married to actress Ha Hee Ra. They have two children together: son Min Seo and daughter Yoon Seo. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Korea-Khitan War
Korean Drama, 2023, 32 eps
Kang Kam Chan (Main Role)
32
Main Role
8.0
2020 Record of Youth
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
[Man shopping for suit] (Ep. 14) (Guest Role)
16
[Man shopping for suit] (Ep. 14)
Guest Role
7.5
2018 My Only One
Korean Drama, 2018, 106 eps
106
Main Role
7.6
2016 Three Kingdom Wars - Imjin War 1592
Korean Drama, 2016, 5 eps
Yi Sun Shin (Main Role)
5
Main Role
8.0
2014 Into the Flames
Korean Drama, 2014, 20 eps
Park Tae Hyung (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.4
2013 Good For You
Korean Drama, 2013, 108 eps
[Delivery man] (Ep. 48) (Guest Role)
108
[Delivery man] (Ep. 48)
Guest Role
6.6
2012 The Great King's Dream
Korean Drama, 2012, 70 eps
Kim Choon Choo (Main Role)
70
Kim Choon Choo
Main Role
7.4
2010 President
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Jang Il Joon (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.2
2010 Comrades
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Lee Hyun Joong (Main Role)
20
Main Role
7.9
2008 Hometown Legends
Korean Drama, 2008, 8 eps
{Curse of the Sajin Sword} Yun In (Main Role)
8
{Curse of the Sajin Sword} Yun In
Main Role
7.0
2006 Dae Jo Yeong
Korean Drama, 2006, 134 eps
Dae Jo Yeong (Main Role)
134
Main Role
7.8
2004 Emperor of the Sea
Korean Drama, 2004, 51 eps
Goong Bok / Jang Bo Go (Main Role)
51
Goong Bok / Jang Bo Go
Main Role
7.7
2004 War of the Roses
Korean Drama, 2004, 23 eps
Park Soo Chul (Main Role)
23
Main Role
6.7
2003 On the Prairie
Korean Drama, 2003, 52 eps
Cha Tae Woong (Main Role)
52
Main Role
7.6
2002 A Pioneer, Lee Che Ma
Korean Drama, 2002, 30 eps
Lee Che Ma (Main Role)
30
Main Role
6.0
2002 Dawn of the Empire
Korean Drama, 2002, 94 eps
Wang Geon [Young] (Guest Role)
94
Wang Geon [Young]
Guest Role
7.2
2000 Emperor Wang Gun
Korean Drama, 2000, 200 eps
Emperor Wang Gun (Main Role)
200
Main Role
7.4
1999 Did You Ever Love?
Korean Drama, 1999, 36 eps
Park Sang Hyeon (Main Role)
36
Main Role
7.2
1999 People's House
Korean Drama, 1999, 145 eps
Seo Won Tak (Main Role)
145
Seo Won Tak
Main Role
0.0
1998 Legend of Ambition
Korean Drama, 1998, 60 eps
Lee Jung Tae (Main Role)
60
Main Role
8.6
1997 When She Beckons
Korean Drama, 1997, 38 eps
Kang Bum Soo (Main Role)
38
Main Role
6.8
1997 Fireworks
Korean Drama, 1997, 6 eps
Seong Tae / Min Ho (Main Role)
6
Main Role
6.0
1996 First Love
Korean Drama, 1996, 66 eps
Song Chan Hyuk (Main Role)
66
Song Chan Hyuk
Main Role
7.2
1996 Project
Korean Drama, 1996, 16 eps
Park Hyung Woo (Main Role)
16
Park Hyung Woo
Main Role
9.0
1995 Blowing of the Wind
Korean Drama, 1995, 245 eps
Hwang San Hae (Main Role)
245
Main Role
5.5
1994 Last Lovers
Korean Drama, 1994, 10 eps
Choi Young Gyu (Main Role)
10
Main Role
6.0
1994 Ambition
Korean Drama, 1994, 80 eps
Lee In Soo (Main Role)
80
Main Role
8.0
1993 Pilot
Korean Drama, 1993, 16 eps
Kang Min Ki (Main Role)
16
Kang Min Ki
Main Role
7.2
1993 Iljimae
Korean Drama, 1993, 8 eps
(Support Role)
8
Support Role
7.8
1992 Sons and Daughters
Korean Drama, 1992, 64 eps
Lee Kwi Nam (Main Role)
64
Main Role
7.6
1992 Jealousy
Korean Drama, 1992, 16 eps
Lee Young Ho (Main Role)
16
Main Role
7.7
1990 Seoul Ddukbaegi
Korean Drama, 1990, 189 eps
Park Man Bong (Main Role)
189
Main Role
8.0
1990 Daewongun
Korean Drama, 1990, 32 eps
King Cheol Jong (Support Role)
32
King Cheol Jong
Support Role
8.5
1988 The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
Korean Drama, 1988, 62 eps
Crown Prince Sa Do (Main Role)
62
Main Role
8.1
1987 The Tree Blooming with Love
Korean Drama, 1987, 144 eps
Kim Hyun Woo (Support Role)
144
Kim Hyun Woo
Support Role
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2012 Iron Bag Mr. Woo Soo
Korean Movie, 2012,
Kim Woo Soo (Main Role)
Main Role
5.9
1994 The Man Who Cannot Kiss
Korean Movie, 1994,
Jin Jeong Han (Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
1992 Man Upstairs, Woman Downstairs
Korean Movie, 1992,
Yang Chul Soo (Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
1991 Do You Like the Afternoon After the Rain?
Korean Movie, 1991,
Hae Il (Main Role)
Main Role
4.0
1991 The Night Full of Stars
Korean Movie, 1991,
Yeong Nam (Main Role)
Yeong Nam
Main Role
5.0
1991 To You Once Again
Korean Movie, 1991,
Young Hoon (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
1990 You Know What? It's a Secret
Korean Movie, 1990,
Teacher Choi (Main Role)
Teacher Choi
Main Role
7.2
1988 Puppy Love
Korean Movie, 1988,
Jang Pil Goo (Main Role)
Jang Pil Goo
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2011 Drama Special Series Season 2: For the Sake of Son
Korean Special, 2011, 4 eps
Jang Seong Ho (Main Role)
4
Main Role
7.3
2008 Curse of the Sajin Sword
Korean Special, 2008, 1 eps
Yun In (Main Role)
1
Yun In
Main Role
0.0
1992 Always Newlyweds
Korean Special, 1992, 1 eps
Moon Dong Chul (Main Role)
1
Moon Dong Chul
Main Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 2nd House
Korean TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
0.0
2022 Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 125 eps
(Ep. 218) (Guest)
125
(Ep. 218)
Guest
7.8
2021 Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 170 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
170
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.7
2021 National Bang Bang Cook Cook
Korean TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 4)
Guest
7.5
2020 Don't Be the First One!
Korean TV Show, 2020, 65 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 13, 34) (Guest)
65
[Special MC] (Ep. 13, 34)
Guest
8.1
2020 Friendly Variety Show
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
(Regular Member)
16
Regular Member
7.4
2019 Those Who Cross the Line - Returns
Korean TV Show, 2019, 67 eps
(Ep. 53-54, 57) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 53-54, 57)
Guest
8.4
2019 Let's Play Soccer
Korean TV Show, 2019, 82 eps
(Ep. 10-11) (Guest)
82
(Ep. 10-11)
Guest
8.5
2018 Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 90) (Guest)
260
(Ep. 90)
Guest
7.8
2018 Hungry Husband
Korean TV Show, 2018, 30 eps
(Ep. 25) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 25)
Guest
10.0
2017 Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Master] (Ep. 80-81) (Guest)
238
[Master] (Ep. 80-81)
Guest
8.6
2017 Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2: You Are My Destiny
Korean TV Show, 2017, 375 eps
(Ep. 30-36, 117-128) (Regular Member)
375
(Ep. 30-36, 117-128)
Regular Member
8.0
2017 Mr. House Husband Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 400 eps
[Narrator] (Ep. 186-249) (Main Host)
400
[Narrator] (Ep. 186-249)
Main Host
7.9
2016 My Little Old Boy
Korean TV Show, 2016, 430 eps
(Ep. 123-124, 387-388) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 123-124, 387-388)
Guest
8.1
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 175, 426) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 175, 426)
Guest
8.7
2013 2 Days & 1 Night Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2013, 257 eps
[Special Appearance] (Ep. 168) (Guest)
257
[Special Appearance] (Ep. 168)
Guest
8.7
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 222, 507) (Guest)
560
(Ep. 222, 507)
Guest
8.7
2013 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2013, 38 eps
[Host] (Ep. 23) (Guest)
38
[Host] (Ep. 23)
Guest
0.0
2011 Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 189) (Guest)
219
(Ep. 189)
Guest
7.7
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
[Legend] (Ep. 651-652) (Guest)
690
[Legend] (Ep. 651-652)
Guest
8.2
2010 Win Win
Korean TV Show, 2010, 146 eps
(Ep. 43) (Guest)
146
(Ep. 43)
Guest
0.0
2008 Family Outing
Korean TV Show, 2008, 85 eps
(Ep. 60-61) (Guest)
85
(Ep. 60-61)
Guest
8.4
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 575, 685, 814) (Guest)
900
(Ep. 575, 685, 814)
Guest
7.7
Articles
Oh Yeon Soo and Han Seok Kyu confirmed to reunite after 31 years in a new MBC K-drama
News - Apr 16, 2024

Oh Yeon Soo and Han Seok Kyu will star together in a new K-drama after 31 years.

Lee Min Young Joins "The Goryeo-Khitan War" as Empress Cheonchu!
News - May 20, 2023

Actress Lee Min Young is joining "The Goryeo-Khitan War."

ZE:A's Kim Dong Jun to Return to Acting with "The Goryeo-Khitan War"
News - Apr 26, 2023

ZE:A's Kim Dong Jun is officially returning to the K-drama scene.

UEE in talks to join Rain in "The Ghost Doctor"
News - Jun 23, 2021

UEE will reportedly work with Rain in the upcoming drama "The Ghost Doctor"

Winners of the 2019 Korea Drama Awards
News - Apr 22, 2020

Find out who won big at the Korea Drama Festival 2019! Did your favourite K-Dramas make the cut?

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  • First Name: Soo Jong
  • Family Name: Choi
  • Native name: 최수종
  • Also Known as: Choe Su Jong , Choi Su Jong
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 28, 1962
  • Age: 61

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