South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo passes away at 68



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South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo has died at the age of 68, his agency announced Monday.
According to a report from Korean entertainment website Soompi, a representative from Choi’s agency, Bless ENT, confirmed his passing on 27 May. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
The funeral will be held at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home, with the procession scheduled for 10 a.m. on 29 May, the report added.
Born in 1957, Choi made his acting debut in 1975 with the stage play The Life of an Actor. Before transitioning to television, he was active in theater, working as both a stage and voice actor.
Choi was known for his roles in a number of popular dramas, including The Tale of Lady Ok, Legend of the Blue Sea, City Hunter, and Doctor Stranger, among many others.