Actor Choi Jung-woo has passed away at the age of 68, shocking fans and netizens.
On the 27th, his agency Bless Entertainment officially stated, "Actor Choi Jung-woo has passed away."
The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed, and curiosity surrounding the circumstances of his passing is growing. In particular, there are speculations that the deceased may have had health issues.
In this context, the agency noted, "The health issue rumor is not true. I don't know why such reports came out," showing a cautious response. Nevertheless, the situation remains where the cause of death is unknown, and a sense of confusion along with sadness is being felt among netizens.
Online, reactions filled with shock and mourning are pouring in, such as, "Didn't he work on projects until recently?", "I can't believe it", "It's so sudden", and "I wonder if he had been ill."
Meanwhile, Choi Jung-woo debuted in 1975 with the play "The Life of an Actor", later building a solid acting foundation by transitioning between voice acting, films, and dramas. He left a strong impression by appearing in numerous hits, including Two Cops, Public Enemy Returns 2, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, The Brothers, and The Moon.
The broadcasting industry is also expressing condolences over the sudden passing of the deceased, who was loved as a prominent supporting actor in dramas such as Brilliant Legacy, Deep-rooted Tree, Assistant Season 2, and Love Said.
The deceased's mortuary is set up at Room 5 in Gimpo Woori Hospital's funeral home, with the funeral scheduled for 10 a.m. on the 29th, and the burial ground is Suwon Yeonhwajang.
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