Choi Mu-ryong

Choi Mu-ryong

Deceased · Born: Feb 2, 1928 · Died: Nov 13, 1999

Personal Details

BornFeb 2, 1928 Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Spouse
  • Ji-mee Kim

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Hyo-shil Kang

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Choi Moo-ryong, a multifaceted South Korean talent, boasting an impressive array of skills as an actor, producer, and director, has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Notably, he is the proud father of the accomplished actor, Choi Min-soo, whose own success is a testament to his father's influence and guidance.

During the 1960s, Choi Moo-ryong was a household name, commanding widespread recognition and admiration alongside other prominent actors of the time, including the esteemed Shin Young-kyun and Kim Jin-kyu.

His captivating on-screen presence, coupled with his dashing good looks and masculine charm, earned him a devoted fan base and cemented his status as one of the most sought-after actors of his era.

Choi's personal life was a tumultuous tapestry of drama and turmoil, eerily echoing the complex plotlines of the films he so captivatingly brought to life on the big screen. The year 1952 marked a pivotal moment in his life, as he tied the knot with Kang Hyo-shil, a talented actress and daughter of the renowned actress Jeon Ok, affectionately known as the "Queen of Tears," and the gifted singer Gang Hong-sik. This union was blessed with a son and four daughters, one of whom, Choi Min-soo, would go on to carve out a remarkable career of his own in the world of acting.

The tumultuous life of Choi, whose journey was marked by a series of unfortunate events, began to unravel when he embarked on an illicit romance with the illustrious actress Kim Ji-mee, leading to the devastating collapse of his marriage to Kang in the year 1962.

As the news of his divorce reverberated throughout the media sphere, a poignant phrase emerged, striking a chord with the public and encapsulating the essence of Choi's tumultuous personal life, a life that had long been the subject of widespread fascination.

Career

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1961
Aimless Bullet
Aimless Bullet as Yeong-ho