Choi Min-soo
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Choi Min-soo Net Worth

Choi Min-soo is a renowned South Korean actor who is known for his 'tough guy hunter' image. He has starred in numerous films and television shows, such as 'Han River Ballad', 'Man Who Dies to Live', 'Happy Ending', 'The Legend', 'Father's House', 'Road No. 1', 'Faith', 'Sandglass' and 'Pride and Prejudice'. He has won several awards and accolades for his work, including the 'Golden Acting Award' at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards, the 'Best Film Actor Award' at the 37th Baeksang Arts Awards, the 'Best Actor' award at the 34th Grand Bell Awards, and the 'Best TV Actor' award at the 22nd Korea Broadcasting Awards.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day March 27, 1962
Birth Place Seoul, South Korea, South Korean
Age 61 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation Actor
Years active 1985–present
Spouse(s) June Elizabeth Kang
Children 2
Hangul 최민수
Hanja 崔民秀
Revised Romanization Choe Min-su
McCune–Reischauer Choi Min-su

💰 Net worth

Choi Min-soo, a well-known actor in South Korea, is rumored to have an estimated net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in the year 2024. With a successful acting career that spans over several decades, Choi Min-soo has captivated audiences with his mesmerizing performances in both films and television dramas. Often hailed for his intense portrayals, he has gained a significant following and established himself as a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry. As a versatile actor, Choi Min-soo has showcased his skills in various genres and has received numerous accolades throughout his career. With his popularity continuing to rise, it comes as no surprise that his net worth is projected to reach impressive heights in the next few years.

Biography/Timeline

1962

Choi was born in Seoul in 1962. Choi's family has been active in acting, and singing . Choi was born as the son of Choi Moo-ryong, a popular actor of the 1960s and 1970s, and Kang Hyo-shil, an Actress. His maternal grandmother is Jeon Ok, referred to as Queen of Tears for her excellence at acting for tragic dramas. His grandfather is Kang Hong-shik, an actor, a film Director and singer active during the Japanese occupation period. Kang Hong-sik and Jeon Ok were the first married couple in Korean entertainment history. Kang went over to North Korea along with his daughter Kang Hyo-son who later became a famous Actress of North Korea. Kang Hong-shik was honored as "Merited artist" as well.

1985

Choi graduated from Lila Elementary School, Seongdong Middle School, Dongbuk High School and Seoul Arts College. Choi debuted to the film industry in 1985 with Son of God, a film adapted from Park Bong-seong's same titled manhwa.

1994

Choi met his wife June Elizabeth Kang from an international Miss Korea Beauty Pageant in 1993 where Kang was being represented as Miss Canada. Choi proposed to Kang after a 3-hour meeting and they were married June 18, 1994 in Seoul. They have two children, Christian (born 1996) and Benjamin (born 2001).

2008

Choi took a voluntary leave from acting following a scandal in 2008. He was involved in an assault case in April 2008 after a street-side argument ended in violence. An elderly man saw Choi cursing at another driver and rebuked him. The situation escalated and Choi beat up the man. The actor attempted to drive away, but the man grabbed onto the hood of the car and refused to let go. Choi was let go by police when the victim declined to press charges, but the public reaction was swift and condemning. The actor apologized profusely for his behavior and swore to live in exile in the mountains, away from his wife and children, for a year.

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