Choi Min-sik - Actor Profile

Choi Min-sik

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
42Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 22, 1962
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Choi Min-sik

Choi Min-sik is a South Korean actor. He received critical acclaim for his roles in Oldboy, I Saw the Devil and The Admiral: Roaring Currents. For his role in Oldboy, he won the Best Actor prize at the 40th Baeksang Art Awards, the 24th Blue Dragon Awards, and the 41st Grand Bell Awards.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Choi Min-sik Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Choi Min-sik reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Choi Min-sik's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Choi Min-sik's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Oldboy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Choi Min-sik Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Choi Min-sik's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Oldboy (2003) movie poster
★8.2

Oldboy: With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his capto

Oldboy

2003•Drama
★8.0
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) movie poster
★8.0

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War: When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help

Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War

2004•Action
★8.0
In Our Prime (2022) movie poster
★8.0

In Our Prime: Ji-woo, an outcast at a prestigious private school, meets Hak-sung, the school janitor who is actually a mathematical ge

In Our Prime

2022•Drama
★7.8
I Saw the Devil (2010) movie poster
★7.8

I Saw the Devil: Kyung-chul is a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. Soo-hyeon, a top-secret agent, decides to track down the mu

I Saw the Devil

2010•Thriller
★7.8
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild (2011) movie poster
★7.8

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild: Based on a bestselling preteen novel of the same title that has sold more than 1 million copies in Korea, “Leafie, A Hen

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild

2011•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Choi Min-sik has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Exhuma Kim Sang-duk Super Hit Similar →
2022 In Our Prime Ri Hak-sung Super Hit Similar →
2021 Heaven: To The Land of Happiness 203 Hit Similar →
2019 Forbidden Dream Jang Yeong-sil Hit Similar →
2019 The Battle: Roar to Victory Hong Beom-do Hit Similar →
2017 Heart Blackened Lim Tae-san Hit Similar →
2017 The Mayor Byeon Jong-gu Hit Similar →
2016 Old Days Self Hit Similar →
2015 The Tiger Cheon Man-deok Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Admiral: Roaring Currents Admiral Yi Sun-Shin Hit Similar →
2014 Lucy Mr. Jang Hit Similar →
2013 In My End Is My Beginning Doctor (voice) (cameo) Flop Similar →
2013 New World Kang Hyung-chul Hit Similar →
2012 Ari Ari the Korean Cinema Self Flop Similar →
2012 Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Nameless Gangster Choi Ik-hyun Hit Similar →
2011 Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild Wanderer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 I Saw the Devil Kyung-chul Super Hit Similar →
2009 Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells Choi Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Making of Lady Vengeance - Flop Similar →
2005 Lady Vengeance Mr. Baek Super Hit Similar →
2005 Crying Fist Gang Tae-shik Hit Similar →
2004 Autobiography of Oldboy - Flop Similar →
2004 Springtime Hyeon-woo Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War North Korean Captain Super Hit Similar →
2003 Oldboy Oh Dae-Su Super Hit Similar →
2002 Painted Fire Jang Seung-up Hit Similar →
2001 Failan Kang-jae Hit Similar →
1999 Happy End Seo Min-ki Hit Similar →
1999 Shiri Park Mu-young Average Similar →
1998 The Quiet Family Chang-goo Hit Similar →
1997 No. 3 Ma Dong-pal Average Similar →
1995 Mom, the Star, and the Sea Anemone - Flop Similar →
1993 Sara Is Guilty - Flop Similar →
1992 May Our Love Stay This Way Jun-hyeok Flop Similar →
1992 Our Twisted Hero Mr. Kim Hit Similar →
1990 All That Falls Has Wings Tae-sik Flop Similar →
1989 Kuro Arirang Jin-seok Average Similar →
1989 On the Way to the Winter Gi-dal Flop Similar →
1988 Vapor - Flop Similar →
N/A The Intern Ki-ho Flop Similar →
N/A Gyosan - Flop Similar →

Choi Min-sik - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Choi Min-sik?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Choi Min-sik is "Oldboy" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Choi Min-sik acted in?

Choi Min-sik has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Choi Min-sik?

Other notable films include "Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War", "In Our Prime", and "I Saw the Devil".

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