Quick Facts
Born:
1978-03-03
Birthplace:
Yasu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Credits:
43 Total Roles
Choi Gwi-hwa
Acting
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Biography
Choi Gwi-hwa is a South Korean actor, primarily known for his supporting roles in many popular films. Born March 3rd, 1978, he made his acting debut in a minor role in the 2009 film, 'Why Did You Come to My House?'. He has since appeared in many popular films, including 'Train to Busan', 'A Taxi Driver', and 'The Roundup', each hitting over 10 million viewers. He won 'Best New Actor' in 2017 for his role as Civvies Leader in 'A Taxi Driver', also winning âBest Supporting Actorâ the same year for his role as âCaptain Jeon Il-manâ in âThe Outlawsâ. He then reprised his role in 2022 in 'The Roundup', which hit the 5th highest-grossing film in the Korean Box Office. He has also appeared in many popular television dramas, including 'Incomplete Life', 'Squid Game', and 'Bad Guys: Vile City'.
Known For
Squid Game
Gi-myeon / Player 203
Squid Game
Kim Gi-min / Player 203
Train to Busan
Homeless Man
A Taxi Driver
Civvies Leader
The Outlaws
Jeon Il-man
Project Wolf Hunting
Alpha
The Roundup 2
Jeon Il-man
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
Prince Jesan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nice to Not Meet You TV | Hwang Ji-sun |
| 2025 | The First Ride MOVIE | Nam Jung-dae |
| 2025 | The Murky Stream TV | Self |
| 2025 | Bon Appétit, Your Majesty TV | Prince Jesan |
| 2024 | Korean Time MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Devils MOVIE | Team leader |
| 2022 | Project Wolf Hunting MOVIE | Alpha |
| 2022 | The Roundup 2 MOVIE | Jeon Il-man |
| 2022 | Boogie Nights MOVIE | Yu-bin |
| 2022 | ìí°ììŽì§ TV | Self |