Our Beloved Summer, Parasite, and More: 7 Choi Woo-shik Show You Shouldn't Miss

Korean-Canadian Choi Woo-shik always understands the assignment. In this article, we list several shows where he displayed exemplary acting chops

Choi Woo-shik has undeniably gained global recognition after his award-winning performance in Bong Joon-ho's Parasite. In the movie, he stepped into the shoes of Ki-woo, a poor family's son who infiltrates a wealthy household by posing as a highly qualified art tutor.

Since its release, the movie bagged the biggest titles in Hollywood including six Academy Awards, seven Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and a Palme d'Or.

But believe it or not, many of Woo-shik's fans have heard of his name even before he starred in this movie. For this article, Tatler lists some of the shows where the actor displayed his range in acting.

1. Our Beloved Summer

Our Beloved Summer is a coming of age rom-com that tells the story of ex-lovers Choi Ung (Woo-shik) and Kook Yeon-soo (Kim Da-mi). In high school, the two broke up with a promise to never meet again. As faith would have it, the documentary they shot years back went viral. At the present time, they are forced to come together to film one more project. Will this open wounds that have been buried all along? Or will this help them find a way back to each other?

In case you missed it: Why 'Our Beloved Summer' is the Heartwarming Love Story We Need

2. Parasite

At this point, everyone has heard of the cinematic masterpiece that is Parasite. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the film bagged prestigious international awards such as Palme d'Or, the top prize at Cannes Film Festival; and Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and International Feature Film accolades at the 2020 Oscars.

In this film, Woo-shik steps in the shoes of Ki-woo, the son of a poor family, who pretends to be a professional private tutor to become employed by a wealthy family.

In case you missed it: Movie Review: Why Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite (2019) Is A True Cinematic Masterpiece

3. Train To Busan

In 2016, Korea has shown the world that it could not only make viewers' hearts flutter through their rom-com dramas. When the spine-chilling zombie film Train To Busan hit movie theatres, the country proved that it could also produce quality horror that lingers in people's thoughts for days!

In this film, Woo-shik plays the role of Yong-guk, a baseball player who goes to Busan with his team. When the infection starts to spread onboard, only he and cheerleader Jin-hee (Ahn So-hee) survives in the team. Later at the Daejeon station, the military army supposed to protect the population have been infected and attacks the survivors. Yong-guk tries to defend himself and the group.

Above Photo grabbed from 'Train To Busan''

Although his role in the film is not that big, Woo-shik showed that he could perform very well. In his last scene, Woo-shik was seen breaking down until he was bitten by a now infected Jin-hee.

4. Rooftop Prince

In Rooftop Prince, Choi Woo-shik gives life to the role of Do Chi-san, a palace eunuch who travelled time with the noble Joseon Crown Prince Lee-gak (Park Yoochun). In the series, the men find themselves trapped in 2012 Korea to investigate the death of the prince's wife.

5. Time To Hunt

Helmed by Yoon Sung-hyun, Time To Hunt tells the story of a group planning a heist to escape a dystopian world. In this film, Woo-Shik portrays the role of Ki-hoon, who is hunted by a mysterious assassin after accomplishing a dangerous mission. He is joined by stellar castmates including Lee Je-hoon (Move to Heaven), Park Hae-soo (Prison Playbook), and Ahn Jae-hong (Fight For My Way).

6. Okja

The 2017 film Okja has a star-studded cast including Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Woo-shik. The movie follows the story of Mija (Ann Seo-hyeon), the caretaker and constant companion of a massive animal named Okja.

As she and her companion live peacefully in their South Korean home, a multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja and transports it to New York. Without a particular plan, Mija sets out on a rescue mission.

7. Monstrum (2018)

Monstrum (2018) is a South Korean movie set in 1527 during the reign of King Jungjong. In his country, it was believed that a mysterious vicious creature called "Monstrum" is roaming around to kill him. In this film, Woo-shik gives life to the role of Hur, a henchman ready to defend the king from the said monster.

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