Choi Won-young
ActingAbout Choi Won-young
Choi Won Young (born Choi Seong Wook) is a South Korean actor. After making his acting debut in Sex Is Zero, Choi has appeared in both film and television. But his most notable roles have been in the TV dramas While You Were Sleeping and A Hundred Year Legacy, as well as the low-budget crime thriller Your Time Is Up, which premiered at the 2012 Busan International Film Festival. In December 2013, Choi 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. June 14, 2017 couple welcomed their second daughter.
Choi Won-young Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Choi Won-young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Choi Won-young's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Choi Won-young's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Book of Fish, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Choi Won-young Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Choi Won-young's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Choi Won-young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dora | Sang-hun | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Land of Happiness | Baek Seung-gi | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Past Lives | Nora's Dad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Yaksha: Ruthless Operations | Lee Chan-young | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Book of Fish | Jeong Yak-jong | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Oh! My Gran | Detective Kang | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jesters: The Game Changers | Hong Yoon-sung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Looking for My Family | Tae-seong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Plan Man | Kang Byung-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Shorts Meet Shorts | Dong-kyu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Your Time is UP | Seok-ho | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Confession of Murder | Jung Tae-suk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Grape Candy | Ji-hoon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | In Love and the War | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Earth Rep Rolling Stars | Jack (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | After the Opera | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Outlaw | Park Sung-chul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cheaters | Seok Ho | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Love in Magic | Han Joon-seok | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | To Catch a Virgin Ghost | Han-seok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sex Is Zero | Park Chan-soo | Average | Similar → |
Choi Won-young - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Choi Won-young?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Choi Won-young is "The Book of Fish" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Choi Won-young acted in?
Choi Won-young has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Choi Won-young?
Other notable films include "Past Lives", "To Catch a Virgin Ghost", and "Confession of Murder".