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Choi Min-sik 최민식

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Choi Min-sik (Korean: 최민식; born May 30, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he first gained recognition with the television series The Moon of Seoul (1994). His film breakthrough came with Shiri (1999), which established Choi as a leading actor. However, it was his role in Oldboy (2003) that cemented his status as one of South Korea's greatest actors.

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Choi Min-sik (최민식) — verified Korean entity.

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• Awards: Grand Bell Awards, Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor
• Birth Date: May 30, 1962
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: actor
• Breakthrough Film: Oldboy
• Breakthrough Film Year: 2003

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