Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away at the age of 69.

His agency, Bless ENT, confirmed the news to Edaily on the 27th, stating, ‘It is true that he passed away today. The cause of death is not yet known.’

Choi Jung Woo made his debut in 1975 with the play ‘The Life of an Actor’, and went on to appear in numerous films such as ‘Two Cops’, ‘Sympathy for Lady Vengeance’, ‘Our Town’, ‘The Chaser’, ‘Secret Reunion’, ‘The Witch’, ‘Ransomed’, ‘The Moon’, and ‘Project Silence’. 

He was also active in dramas including ‘Alone in Love’, ‘Yeon Gaesomun’, ‘Yi San’, ‘Brilliant Legacy’, ‘Prosecutor Princess’, the ‘Quiz of God’ series, ‘The Legend of the Blue Sea’, ‘Marry Me Now’, ‘The Best Divorce’, ‘The Tyrant’, and ‘Mrs. Ock’s Story’, showcasing a wide range of performances throughout his career.

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