Early Life and Education
Choi Woo-sung was born on May 21, 1997, in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He studied Theater at Dongguk University, completing his degree before beginning his full-time acting career.
Choi Woo-Sung Bio & Social Media
Bio
| Field | Detail |
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1997 |
| Age | 27 Years Old |
| Screen Name | Choi Woo-sung |
| First Name | Woo-sung |
| Full Name | Choi Woo-sung (최우성) |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Will Update Soon |
| Mother | Will Update Soon |
| Siblings | Will Update Soon |
| Birth Place | South Korea |
| Residence | South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Profession | Actor, Celebrity |
| Spouse | Kim Yoon-ji (2021) |
| Awards | Best New Actor – 42nd Golden Cinematography Awards (2022) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | Will Update Soon |
| Category | Actor, Celebrity |
Social Media
| Choi Woo-sung 180K+ Followers | |
| Youtube | AM Entertainment Official (Agency Channel) |
| Wikipedia | Choi Woo-sung |
Profile
Choi Woo-sung is a South Korean actor. He debuted in 2019 and has steadily risen as a versatile performer in both television and film, known for his work in ensemble casts as well as leading roles.
Career
Beginnings and Supporting Roles (2019–2021)
Choi made his television debut in 2019 with a supporting appearance as Im Geon-hyuk in the JTBC drama At Eighteen (Moment of 18). He went on to earn ensemble and supporting roles across a variety of genres, including:
- Welcome 2 Life (MBC)
- The King: Eternal Monarch (SBS)
- It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (tvN)
- She Would Never Know (JTBC)
- Sell Your Haunted House (KBS2)
- My Roommate Is a Gumiho (tvN)
- Police University (KBS2)
- Melancholia (tvN)
These early roles helped establish his range and visibility in the industry.
Breakthrough and Leading Roles (2022–Present)
In 2022, Choi landed his first leading film role as Ji-woong in Room Sharing, directed by Lee Soon-sung and co-starring veteran actress Na Moon-hee. His performance received positive reviews and earned him the Best New Actor Award at the 42nd Golden Cinematography Awards.
In 2024, he starred as Cho Kyung-hwan, a rugged, physically imposing detective in the MBC period drama Chief Detective 1958 (a prequel project), gaining attention for his physical transformation and dynamic performance.
In 2025, Choi took on leading roles in TVING’s high school political drama I Am a Running Mate as Yang Won-dae, and Netflix romantic comedy Can This Love Be Translated? (Release in January 2026) as Kim Yong-woo, the manager of a top actress.
Awards and Recognition
- Best New Actor, 42nd Golden Cinematography Awards (2022) — Room Sharing (Won)
Filmography
Film
- Room Sharing (2022) – Ji-woong
Television Series
- At Eighteen (2019) – Im Geon-hyuk (guest)
- Welcome 2 Life (2019) – Oh Young-sik
- The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) – Kim Ki-won
- It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) – Oh Cha-yong
- She Would Never Know (2021) – Ko Myeong-jin
- Sell Your Haunted House (2021) – Hyeong-sik
- My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) – Lee Dan
- Police University (2021) – Yoon Seung-beom
- Melancholia (2021) – Jang Gyu-young
- Chief Detective 1958 (2024) – Cho Kyung-hwan
- I Am a Running Mate (2025) – Yang Won-dae
- Can This Love Be Translated? (2026) – Kim Yong-woo
Fun Facts
- Choi Woo-sung majored in Theater at Dongguk University, a school known for producing top Korean actors.
- He officially debuted in 2019 and steadily built his career through supporting roles before landing leads.
- His breakthrough film role came in Room Sharing (2022), which earned him Best New Actor at the Golden Cinematography Awards.
- He is known for his physical transformations, including gaining weight and intensive training for Chief Detective 1958.
- He plays a celebrity manager in the Netflix series Can This Love Be Translated?, expanding into modern romance genres.
