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Choi Jin-shil(1968-2008)

  • Actress
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Choi Jin-shil in Mister Mama (1992)
Holiday in Seoul(1997)
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Holiday in Seoul (1997)
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Born into adversity, Choi Jin-sil emerged as a beacon of talent and resilience in South Korea's entertainment landscape. Her expressive eyes, natural beauty, and versatile acting skills captivated audiences, making her a beloved figure on screen. But behind the fame lay personal struggles, and her tragic end left an indelible mark on hearts worldwide.

Choi Jin-sil was considered one of the greatest actresses in South Korea, giving her the monicker of "The Nation's Actress" for playing leading roles in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time; such as Jealousy (1992), Season of Storms (1993), Star in My Heart (1997), You and I (1997) and My Rosy Life (2005). Her film work includes North Korea's Southern Army (1990), My Love, My Bride (1990), Susanne Brink's Arirang (1991) and The Letter (1997). Widely regarded as the most popular actress of her time, she led the entertainment industry in terms of commercial success across film, television, and advertising. She played leading roles in 18 films and 20 television dramas, appeared in hundreds of advertisements, and won several awards.She was 39 when she died by suicide by hanging on October 2, 2008, at her home in Seoul.
BornDecember 24, 1968
DiedOctober 2, 2008(39)
BornDecember 24, 1968
DiedOctober 2, 2008(39)
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  • Awards
    • 10 wins & 7 nominations total

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Known for

Choi Jin-shil in Naneun somanghanda naege geumjidoin geoseul (1994)
Naneun somanghanda naege geumjidoin geoseul
3.0
  • Actress
  • 1994
Na-eui sa-lang na-eui sin-boo (1990)
Na-eui sa-lang na-eui sin-boo
7.0
  • Oh Mi-young
  • 1990
Byeoleun nae gaseume (1997)
Byeoleun nae gaseume
7.5
TV Series
  • Lee Yoon-hee
  • Sophia
Nae saeng-ae ma-ji-mak seu-kaen-deul (2008)
Nae saeng-ae ma-ji-mak seu-kaen-deul
7.5
TV Series
  • Hong Seon-hee

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Actress



  • Nae saeng-ae ma-ji-mak seu-kaen-deul (2008)
    Nae saeng-ae ma-ji-mak seu-kaen-deul
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Hong Seon-hee
    • 2008
  • Bad Woman, Good Woman (2007)
    Bad Woman, Good Woman
    TV Series
    • Lee Se-young
    • 2007
  • Jang-mit-bit In-saeng (2005)
    Jang-mit-bit In-saeng
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Maeng Soon-yi
    • 2005
  • The Legend of Gingko (2000)
    The Legend of Gingko
    5.3
    • Bi
    • 2000
  • Roses and Bean Sprouts (1999)
    Roses and Bean Sprouts
    TV Series
    • Son Mi-na
    • 1999
  • Mayonnaise (1999)
    Mayonnaise
    6.1
    • Daughter
    • 1999
  • Pyeon ji (1997)
    Pyeon ji
    6.9
    • Jung-in
    • 1997
  • Cha In-pyo, Choi Jin-shil, Song Seung-heon, Kim Hye-ja, Bool-am Choi, and Park Sang-Won in You and I (1997)
    You and I
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Yoon Su-kyung
    • 1997–1998
  • Beibi seil (1997)
    Beibi seil
    • Ji-hyun
    • 1997
  • Byeoleun nae gaseume (1997)
    Byeoleun nae gaseume
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Lee Yoon-hee
    • Sophia
    • 1997
  • Holiday in Seoul (1997)
    Holiday in Seoul
    6.7
    • Telephone Operator
    • 1997
  • Choi Jin-shil in Goseuteu mamma (1996)
    Goseuteu mamma
    3.7
    • In-joo
    • 1996
  • Jjaejeu (1995)
    Jjaejeu
    TV Series
    • Chae Song-hwa
    • 1995
  • Nuga naleul michige haneunga (1995)
    Nuga naleul michige haneunga
    4.4
    • 1995
  • Eommaege aeini saenggyeoteoyo (1995)
    Eommaege aeini saenggyeoteoyo
    4.5
    • 1995

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  • Height
    • 1.63 m
  • Born
    • December 24, 1968
    • Seoul, South Korea
  • Died
    • October 2, 2008
    • Seoul, South Korea(suicide)
  • Spouse
    • Sung Min ChoDecember 5, 2000 - September 1, 2004 (divorced, 2 children)
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    • 2 Articles

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    Graduated Sun-il Women's high school.
  • Trademarks
      Ability to portray relatable characters
  • Nicknames
    • The Nation's Actress
    • Korea's sweetheart
    • Romantic Comedy Queen

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