Choi Jae-Woong

Choi Jae-Woong (born June 28, 1979) is a South Korean actor known for his work across film, television, and theater.

Career

Choi has built an extensive filmography in South Korean television dramas and feature films. He gained notable recognition for his role as Detective Jang Gun in the critically acclaimed tvN crime thriller series Stranger (2017) and its subsequent second season Stranger 2 (2020). His other television credits include appearances in My Lovely Boxer (2023), Doctor Lawyer (2022), Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021–2022), and Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014).

In feature films, Choi has appeared in productions such as Dead Man (2024), The Advocate: A Missing Body (2015), Pacemaker (2012), and The Sword With No Name (2009).

Filmography

Selected Television Dramas

To My Beloved Thief (KBS2, 2026) - Mi-Bul
Second Shot at Love (tvN, 2025) - Jin-Young
My Lovely Boxer (KBS2, 2023) - Kim Hee-Won
Doctor Lawyer (MBC, 2022) - Baek Kang-Ho
Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (tvN, 2021–2022) - Yang Se-Chul / Detective Ham
Stranger 2 (tvN, 2020) - Jang Gun
The Game: Towards Zero (MBC, 2020) - Han Dong-Woo
At Eighteen (JTBC, 2019) - Choi Myung-Joon
Stranger (tvN, 2017) - Jang Gun
The Village: Achiara's Secret (SBS, 2015) - Kang Pil-Sung
Misaeng: Incomplete Life (tvN, 2014) - Mr. Cho

Selected Films

Dead Man (2024) - Hwang Chi-Woon
The Advocate: A Missing Body (2015) - Kim Jung-Hwan
Pacemaker (2012) - Jo Sung-Ho
The Sword With No Name (2009) - Noe Jeon

Awards and Recognition

In October 2009, Choi received the Best New Actor award at the 29th Critics Choice Awards for his performance in The Sword With No Name.