City Hunter and Lady Vengeance star dies at 68

South Korean veteran actor Choi Jung Woo died early Tuesday morning at the age of 68.

Based on a statement from his agency, Bless ENT, confirmed the sad news, stating that the specific cause of death has not been disclosed.

Choi Jung Woo, born on 17 February 1957, debuted in the drama The Life of an Actor in 1975. In 1980, he began working as a voice actor for Dongyang Broadcasting.

His performances and dignified demeanor earned him a prominent spot in both television and movies over the years. With roles spanning more than 20 years, Choi Jung Woo has left a significant television legacy.

Prosecutor Princess (2010), Late Night Hospital (2011), City Hunter (2011), Midnight Hospital (2011), 49 Days (2011), Ghost (2012), Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek (2013), Bad Girls (2002), Strongest Chil Woo (2008), Brilliant Legacy (2009), and Master's Sun (2013) were among his Korean dramas.  In addition to that were, I Hate You Juliet (2019), Alice (2020), Sisyphus: The Myth (2021), Call It Love (2023), The Tyrant (2024), Doctor Stranger (2014), I Have a Lover (2015), Goodbye Mr. Black (2016), Five Enough (2016), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), Matrimonial Chaos (2018), and more.

In cinema, he delivered standout performances in a range of acclaimed films, including Yellow Hair (1999), Legend of the Wind (2004), Another Public Enemy 2 (2005), Lady Vengeance (2005), Sunday Seoul (2005), and Girl Scout (2008). The Chaser (2008), Our Town (2007), Sky and Ocean (2009), Two Cops and Two Cops 2 (mid-1990s), The Witch (2018), The Moon (2023)

Throughout his decades-long career, Choi Jung Woo also won major awards such as the Best Actor honor at the 36th Dong-A Theatre Awards in 1999.

The funeral will be held on 29 May 2025 at the Woori Hospital Funeral Hall in Gimpo, with his final resting place at Suwon Yeonhwa.