Veteran Korean actor Choi Jung-woo was reported to have passed away on the 27th, at the age of 68. His agency, 'Bless Entertainment', confirmed that Choi Jung-woo died in the early hours of the 27th. He had suffered from old ailments and was of advanced age, having been afflicted with facial paralysis last year, and his health was not in good condition. In addition, he had also been tormented by panic disorder and depression in the past, and the exact cause of death is still being confirmed.
According to the 'Chosun Ilbo', the facial paralysis that Choi Jung-woo suffered from last year is a condition that causes paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Its causes include exposure to cold environments, emotional shock, mental unrest, and anatomical factors, but the primary reason is often due to mental and physical overexertion leading to decreased immunity.
Choi Jung-woo made his debut in 1975 with the stage play 'The Life of an Actor', and his acting career spanned nearly 50 years, with a plethora of film and television works to his name, including 'The Chaser', 'Secret Reunion', 'The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion', 'The Moon', 'Master's Sun', 'Escape Plan: Silent Plan', 'My Daughter Seo-young', 'Even if Deceived, Like a Dream', and more. His exquisite performances could also be seen in 'Suspicious Partner' and 'The Queen's Flower', which just concluded broadcasting in January this year.
News source: Hush! Star News