Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-01-12
- Born Place: Busan, South Korea
Also Known As:
Choi Mu-seong, Choi Mu-sung, 崔亩诚, 崔茂圣, Choe Mu-seong, Choi Moo-sung
Choi Moo-seong
Choi Moo-seong (born Choi Myung-soo on January 12, 1968) is a highly respected South Korean actor known for his compelling supporting roles in a wide range of films and television dramas. He began his acting career relatively late, making his feature film debut in "Birth of a Man" in 2002 at the age of 34. Since then, he has consistently delivered memorable performances, becoming a sought-after character actor.Some of his most notable film roles include a priest in "Maundy Thursday" (2006), a deranged serial killer in Kim Jee-woon's thriller "I Saw the Devil" (2010), and roles in films like "The Berlin File" (2013) and "Empire of Lust" (2015). On television, Choi Moo-seong has gained significant recognition for his work in popular dramas such as "The Princess' Man" (2011), "Heartless City" (2013), "Empress Ki" (2013-2014), and most notably, as the father of Choi Taek in the beloved series "Reply 1988" (2015). He has continued to impress audiences with roles in "Prison Playbook" (2017-2018), "Mr. Sunshine" (2018), "The Nokdu Flower" (2019), "The Good Bad Mother" (2023), and the upcoming "The Old Woman with the Knife" (2025). Choi Moo-seong's ability to embody diverse characters, often with a strong and authentic presence, has solidified his position as a prominent figure in Korean entertainment.
