Choi Soo-jong

Acting

Choi Soo-jong

Born December 18, 1962 · Seoul, South Korea (age 63)

Choi Soo-jong (최수종) is a South Korean actor.

Known For

Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm?Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm? · 1991
Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm?
8.01991
MovieRomanceDrama
Hae-il grew up hating his father and unable to adjust to family life. As an adult, he is a toughened young man with a troubled outlook on life. Hae-sung, his younger half-brother is a young man with a sweet disposition who tries to understand Hae-il. Hae-sung and Eun-chae fall for each other but when Eun-chae meets Hae-il, the three form an uneasy love triangle. The pain of loving someone you can not be with takes its toll. Hae-il tries very hard to leave the street life and expresses his feelings to Eun-chae. As Hae-sung begins to resent his brothers actions, they are confronted with their father's death. Their dying father's confession throws their lives into further turmoil. Hae-il vows this time to guard his family. Tragedy strikes when Hae-sung dies trying to save Hae-il's life. Hae-il cries for his dead brother's love and becomes determined to start over with Eun-chae.
Man Upstairs, Woman DownstairsMan Upstairs, Woman Downstairs · 1992
Man Upstairs, Woman Downstairs
7.01992
MovieRomanceComedy
Against the wishes and advice of friends and relatives, Chul-soo and Young-hui get married. They start their life together but because of their inability to communicate, their marriage falls apart and ends in divorce. Friends help them find a two-story house to live in. Chul soo takes the upstairs and Young-hui, the downstairs. From that moment there is constant interference and jealousy between the two. Young-hui eventually brings a man home to make Chul-soo jealous, which it does, even though he no longer has right to interfere in her life.
Back to You Once MoreBack to You Once More · 1991
Back to You Once More
10.01991
MovieRomanceDrama
Yeong-hun gave up medical school to follow his dream of becoming a movie director but he finds himself as a lowly assistant director with no real responsibilites. He meets student Seong-hie and falls in love, but he lies to her, saying that he is the film's director, hoping that she will be impressed and return his feelings of love.
You Know What? It's a SecretYou Know What? It's a Secret · 1990
You Know What? It's a Secret
7.51990
MovieDrama
Jun-hyoung is a training teacher who meets Hye-na, a very outgoing student. She always acts freely with out any restriction. As time as goes by, she slowly starts to interfere in his life. Sun-shul, who is very lonely, loves Hye-na. Jun-hyoung feels that it's hard to put up with Hye-na, but his mentor insists and tells him to take care of her. Jun-hyoung does not understand and feels as though this situation in unfair for him. Soon after, he finds out Hye-na's secret...
Iron Bag Mr. Woo SooIron Bag Mr. Woo Soo · 2012
Iron Bag Mr. Woo Soo
2012
MovieDrama
Woo Soo grew up as an orphan. His life was full of anger, exacerbated by being poor. One day, Woo Soo meets some kids. The children makes Woo Soo realize that even though he is poor, he can still share with others. This changes his life. Woo Soo works as a delivery man for a Chinese restaurant. He makes $700 dollars a month. He shares his earnings with the kids. Woo Soo hears someone say "thank you" for the first time to him. He cannot possibly be any happier. Things abruptly come to a halt when Woo Soo gets involved in an accident.
ObedienceObedience · 2016
Obedience
2016
MovieDocumentary
Korean Ghost StoriesKorean Ghost Stories · 1977
Korean Ghost Stories
6.91977
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
A series of 8 one-act dramas. It is the continuation of a classic series of ghost stories which aired first on KBS between 1977 and 1989 and later between 1996 and 1999. This marks the return of the series after nine years.
The King Dae JoyoungThe King Dae Joyoung · 2006
The King Dae Joyoung
5.72006
SeriesDrama
This 100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates back 1300 years ago.

Filmography

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Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm?Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm? · 1991
Do You Like Afternoons After a Storm?
8.01991
MovieRomanceDrama
Hae-il grew up hating his father and unable to adjust to family life. As an adult, he is a toughened young man with a troubled outlook on life. Hae-sung, his younger half-brother is a young man with a sweet disposition who tries to understand Hae-il. Hae-sung and Eun-chae fall for each other but when Eun-chae meets Hae-il, the three form an uneasy love triangle. The pain of loving someone you can not be with takes its toll. Hae-il tries very hard to leave the street life and expresses his feelings to Eun-chae. As Hae-sung begins to resent his brothers actions, they are confronted with their father's death. Their dying father's confession throws their lives into further turmoil. Hae-il vows this time to guard his family. Tragedy strikes when Hae-sung dies trying to save Hae-il's life. Hae-il cries for his dead brother's love and becomes determined to start over with Eun-chae.
Emperor of the SeaEmperor of the Sea · 2004
Emperor of the Sea
6.12004
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits. The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.

Jang Bogo/Gungbok