Choi Soo-Min (South Korean Actress)

Choi Soo-Min (Korean: 최수민) is a South Korean actress born on October 5, 1947. Active in both television drama series and film, she is also recognized within the entertainment industry as the mother of prominent South Korean actor and entertainer Cha Tae-Hyun.

Choi Soo-Min portrait photograph — Choi Soo-Min

Career and Filmography

Choi Soo-Min has appeared in numerous television series and motion pictures, often portraying maternal and supporting characters. Her credited television and film appearances include:

If Wishes Could Kill (Netflix / 2026) – store grandma
A Year-End Medley (also known as Happy New Year, 2021) – Baek Yi-Young's mother
The Fiery Priest 2 (SBS / 2024) – Kang In-Ja
Dear Hyeri (ENA-Genie TV / 2024) – Yang Mi-Ja
Shadow Detective 2 (Disney+ / 2023) – Yeon-Sim (episode 2)
Shadow Detective (Disney+ / 2022) – Yeon-Sim (episodes 1 and 8)
Cafe Minamdang (KBS2 / 2022) – Kim Gyeong-Ja (episode 4)
Birthcare Center (tvN / 2020) – An Hee-Nam