Choi Won Young
- Name: Choi Won Young
- Native name: 최원영
- Given name: Choi Sung Wook
- Also Known as: Choi Won Yeong, Choi Seong Wook, 최성욱, Choi Seong Uk, Choi Seong Wuk, Choe Won Young, Choe Won Yeong, Choe Seong Wook, Choe Seong Uk
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 10, 1976
- Age: 50
In December 2013, he became engaged to actress Shim Yi Young, whom he met while playing a married couple in the series "A Hundred Year Legacy". The couple got married on February 28, 2014, at the Grand Ballroom of the COEX Walkerhill Hotel in Samseong-dong and on June 22, 2014, they welcomed their first child, a daughter. On June 14, 2017, the couple welcomed their second daughter.
He is represented by HODU&U Entertainment (호두앤유엔터테인먼트). Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
We Are All Trying Here
Korean Drama, 2026, 12 eps
Choi Dong Hyeon
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Phantom Lawyer
Korean Drama, 2026, 16 eps
Sin Gi Jung [I Rang's late father] (Ep. 1-2)
(Cameo)
|
8.0
|
The Practical Guide to Love
Korean Drama, 2026, 12 eps
Sin Ji Hun [Ji Su's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Undercover Miss Hong
Korean Drama, 2026, 16 eps
Kang Myeong Hui [Pil Beom's son] (Ep. 1, 5, 8-9)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
To My Beloved Thief
Korean Drama, 2026, 16 eps
Im Sa Hyeong [Jae I's father]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
The Murky Stream
Korean Drama, 2025, 9 eps
Yun Tae Seok / Prince Dae Ho [Senior guardian general]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Shin's Project
Korean Drama, 2025, 12 eps
Kim Yeong Ho (Ep. 1-2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Family by Choice
Korean Drama, 2024, 16 eps
Yun Jeong Jae [Ju Won's father]
(Support Role)
|
8.7
|
Hierarchy
Korean Drama, 2024, 7 eps
Jug Gi Yeong [Jae I’s dad]
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama, 2023, 16 eps
Ha I Chan [Older]
(Support Role)
|
9.2
|
The First Responders Season 2
Korean Drama, 2023, 12 eps
Ha Young Doo [First serial arsonist] (Ep. 1-2)
(Guest Role)
|
8.7
|
Under the Queen's Umbrella
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
King Lee Ho
(Main Role)
|
9.0
|
The Golden Spoon
Korean Drama, 2022, 16 eps
Hwang Hyun Do
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Moonshine
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Lee Si Heum [Chief royal secretary]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Reflection of You
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Ahn Hyun Sung
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Youth of May
Korean Drama, 2021, 12 eps
Hwang Hee Tae [Adult] (Ep. 12)
(Guest Role)
|
8.7
|
My Dangerous Wife
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Kim Yoon Chul
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Alice
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Seok Oh Won
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Korean Drama, 2020, 12 eps
Chef Gwi
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Hyena
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Kong Hyeon Guk [Partner at Song & Kim] (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
8.2
|
The Nokdu Flower
Korean Drama, 2019, 48 eps
Hwang Seok Joo [Yi Hyun's teacher]
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Doctor Prisoner
Korean Drama, 2019, 32 eps
Lee Jae Joon
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
SKY Castle
Korean Drama, 2018, 20 eps
Hwang Chi Young [Neurosurgery professor]
(Support Role)
|
8.7
|
Where Stars Land
Korean Drama, 2018, 32 eps
Han Jae Young [Yeo Reum's father] (Ep. 14-15, 24, 26, 32)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Oh, the Mysterious
Korean Drama, 2017, 40 eps
Jang Pil Sung
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Mad Dog
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Ju Hyeon Gi
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama, 2017, 32 eps
Nam Chul Du [Hong Ju's father] (Ep. 3-4)
(Guest Role)
|
8.7
|
Hwarang
Korean Drama, 2016, 20 eps
Ahn Ji Gong
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
Korean Drama, 2016, 54 eps
Sung Tae Pyung
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Come Back Alive
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
Cha Jae Gook [Hae Joon's half brother]
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Second 20's
Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps
Kim Woo Chul
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Hello Monster
Korean Drama, 2015, 16 eps
Lee Jun Ho
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama, 2015, 20 eps
An Guk [Secretary]
(Support Role)
|
8.7
|
Secret Door
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Chae Je Gong
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Diary of a Night Watchman
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
King Hae Jong [Lee Rin's father]
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Three Days
Korean Drama, 2014, 16 eps
Kim Do Jin
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
The Heirs
Korean Drama, 2013, 20 eps
Yoon Jae Ho [Chan Yeong's dad]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
After School: Lucky or Not
Korean Drama, 2013, 12 eps
[Church father] (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Dating Agency: Cyrano
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
[Restaurant Waiter] (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Wonderful Mama
Korean Drama, 2013, 48 eps
[Homeless man] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Love in Memory
Korean Drama, 2013, 6 eps
Gi Soo
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
A 100-Year Legacy
Korean Drama, 2013, 50 eps
Kim Chul Gu
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Tasty Life
Korean Drama, 2012, 39 eps
Kang In Chul
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
A Thousand Days' Promise
Korean Drama, 2011, 20 eps
[Hyang Gi's blind date] (Ep. 18)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama, 2011, 120 eps
Yoon Min Joon
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Stormy Lovers
Korean Drama, 2010, 69 eps
Lee Tae Hun
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Definitely Neighbors
Korean Drama, 2010, 65 eps
Chae Gi Hoon
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Hometown Legends
Korean Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Jin Sung
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
The Great Queen Seondeok
Korean Drama, 2009, 62 eps
General Gye Baek
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
Two Wives
Korean Drama, 2009, 120 eps
Lee Young Min
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
You Are My Destiny
Korean Drama, 2008, 178 eps
Nam Gyeong U [Na Yeong's co-worker]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
TV Novel: Beautiful Days
Korean Drama, 2007, 149 eps
Im Kyung Ho
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
High as Sky Wide as Earth
Korean Drama, 2007, 165 eps
Jang Young Min
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Dora
Korean Movie, 2026,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Land of Happiness
Korean Movie, 2024,
Baek Seung Gi [Military prosecutor]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Past Lives
Korean Movie, 2023,
[Nora's father]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations
Korean Movie, 2022,
Lee Chan Kil [Chairman of Sangin Group]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
The Book of Fish
Korean Movie, 2021,
Jeong Yak Jong [Friendship appearance]
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Oh! My Gran
Korean Movie, 2020,
Kang Hyung Sa [Detective]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Jesters: The Game Changers
Korean Movie, 2019,
Hong Yoon Sung
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Looking For My Family
Korean Movie, 2015,
Tae Seong
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Plan Man
Korean Movie, 2014,
Kang Byung Soo
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Novel Meets Movie
Korean Movie, 2013,
Dong Gyu
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Your Time Is Up
Korean Movie, 2013,
Seok Ho
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Confession of Murder
Korean Movie, 2012,
Jung Tae Seok
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
The Fortune Tellers
Korean Movie, 2012,
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Grape Candy
Korean Movie, 2012,
Ji Hoon
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Perfect Game
Korean Movie, 2011,
[Sportscaster]
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
In Love and the War
Korean Movie, 2011,
Jae Bok
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
The Outlaw
Korean Movie, 2010,
Park Sung Chul
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Chaw
Korean Movie, 2009,
[Prosecutor]
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Cheaters
Korean Movie, 2007,
Seok Ho
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Tarzan, Park Heung Sook
Korean Movie, 2005,
Kang Hyun Woo
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Love in Magic
Korean Movie, 2005,
Han Joon Seok
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Sisily 2km
Korean Movie, 2004,
Han-seok
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Sex Is Zero
Korean Movie, 2002,
Park Chan Soo
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Our Chocolate Moments
Korean Special, 2025, 2 eps
Hong Sa Jang
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
tvN O'PENing: Don't Press the Peach
Korean Special, 2023, 1 eps
Kim Gang Soo
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Drama Special Season 10: Scouting Report
Korean Special, 2019, 1 eps
Kyung Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Climb the Sky Walls
Korean Drama, 2014, 1 eps
[Climbing coach]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
KBS Drama Special 2010: After the Opera
Korean Drama, 2010, 1 eps
Jung Do
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Best Friend Documentary: Table for 4
Korean TV Show, 2023, 118 eps
(Ep. 13, 84)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Europe Outside Your Tent: Spain
Korean TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
The Oppa of Tteokbokki House Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2022, 16 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Talk Pawon 25 O'Clock
Korean TV Show, 2022, 250 eps
(Ep. 125)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2021, 250 eps
(Ep. 69, 169)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 213 eps
(Ep. 155)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
Whistle Stop
Korean TV Show, 2021, 20 eps
(Ep, 15-16)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Re: hind
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Delicious Rendezvous
Korean TV Show, 2019, 90 eps
(Ep. 78-90)
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Heo Young Man's Food Travel
Korean TV Show, 2019, 350 eps
(Ep. 195)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
SKY Castle Special
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
Hwang Chi Young
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 160)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 10, 23)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Apart Together
Korean TV Show, 2018, 18 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 195) | [Special appearance] (Ep. 310)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Law of the Jungle in Komodo
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Ep. 5-9)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 446, 452)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
Hwasin: Controller of the Heart
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Ep. 20)
(Guest)
|
7.3
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 426, 565, 682)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Articles
Choi Won Young confirmed to star alongside Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min in 'Dear Bandit'
News - Apr 28, 2025
Actor Choi Won Young's follow-up project after Family by Choice will be Dear Bandit.
So Ju Yeon in discussion to join Jung Kyung Ho in the tvN K-drama 'Pro Bono'
News - Apr 22, 2025
So Ju Yeon's next K-drama will possibly be Pro Bono.
SBS short drama 'Our Chocolate Moment' unveils premiere date
News - Feb 3, 2025
SBS short drama Our Chocolate Moment, starring So Ju Yeon, Choi Won Young, Kong Seong Ha, and Song Ji Ho, premieres soon!
Bae Hyeon Seong reportedly starring in Han Seok Kyu's new comedy K-drama
News - Jan 17, 2025
Bae Hyeon Seong will possibly be Han Seok Kyu's employee in the upcoming K-drama New President Project.
Family By Choice Choi Won Young to star in the upcoming Disney+ K-drama The Murky Stream!
News - Nov 27, 2024
Actor Choi Won Young has confirmed his first K-drama for 2025.
Hwang In Youp, Jung Chae Yeon, Bae Hyeon Seong & Others Become a "Family by Choice"
News - Sep 4, 2024
JTBC dropped the second teaser for "Family by Choice"
