Veteran Korean actor Choi Jung-woo passes away at 68

The exact cause of death has not been revealed yet

Last updated: May 27, 2025 | 14:15

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Choi Jung-woo

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Dubai: South Korean veteran actor, Choi Jung-woo has passed away at the age of 68, his agency confirmed.

On May 27, a representative from the agency, Bless Entertainment announced, “Actor Choi Jung-woo has passed away. The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed.”

The actor, who made his debut in 1975 with the play The Life of an Actor, worked as a stage and voice actor for years before he appeared in television shows and movies in the Korean industry.

Jung-woo appeared in k-dramas and movies like The Legend of the Blue Sea, Two Cops, The Chaser, Tyrant and more.

The funeral is said to take place at 10am on May 29 at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home, according to reports by Korean media outlets.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.

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