Choi Gwang-il - Actor Profile

Choi Gwang-il

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
15Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1971

About Choi Gwang-il

Choi Kwang Il is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2001.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Choi Gwang-il reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Thriller

The majority of Choi Gwang-il's filmography leans towards the Thriller genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 47% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Choi Gwang-il remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 1987: When the Day Comes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Choi Gwang-il Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Choi Gwang-il's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
1987: When the Day Comes (2017) movie poster
★8.1

1987: When the Day Comes: In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, th

1987: When the Day Comes

2017•Drama
★7.3
Confession (2022) movie poster
★7.3

Confession: Min-ho's adulterous lover Se-hee is murdered in a hotel where only the two of them were present, and Min-ho is immediate

Confession

2022•Crime
★6.9
Wanee & Junah (2001) movie poster
★6.9

Wanee & Junah: Wanee an animator and Junah a scriptwriter are lovers living together when one day an old friend of Wanee's drops in and

Wanee & Junah

2001•Romance
★6.9
Holy Night: Demon Hunters (2025) movie poster
★6.9

Holy Night: Demon Hunters: When a devil-worshipping criminal network plunges Seoul into chaos, the police turn to Holy Night—a trio of supernatural

Holy Night: Demon Hunters

2025•Action
★6.8
Ashfall (2019) movie poster
★6.8

Ashfall: A group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical a

Ashfall

2019•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Choi Gwang-il.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Holy Night: Demon Hunters Father Marco Hit Similar →
2025 Revelations Jung Guk-hwan Average Similar →
2024 Hijack 1971 Seo Min-soo Hit Similar →
2023 Believer 2 Chief Song Hit Similar →
2022 Confession Han Young-seok Hit Similar →
2020 Oh! My Gran Doctor Flop Similar →
2019 Ashfall President Hit Similar →
2018 Seven Years of Night Hyun-su's Father Average Similar →
2017 1987: When the Day Comes Ahn Yoo (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Slow Han Seo Average Similar →
2013 An Ethics Lesson Attorney Choi Average Similar →
2010 Man of Vendetta Doctor Average Similar →
2006 Family Matters [Friend 2] Average Similar →
2002 A Bizarre Love Triangle Doo-chan Flop Similar →
2001 Wanee & Junah Jeong-woo Hit Similar →

Choi Gwang-il - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Choi Gwang-il?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Choi Gwang-il is "1987: When the Day Comes" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Choi Gwang-il acted in?

Choi Gwang-il has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Choi Gwang-il?

Other notable films include "Confession", "Wanee & Junah", and "Holy Night: Demon Hunters".