The comedian Choi Seo-in, who on stage gifted laughter more passionately than anyone, has been gone from our side for eight years.
Dec. 18, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of the death of the late Choi Seo-in. She passed away on Dec. 18, 2017, after battling ovarian cancer, leaving the world at the young age of 35, a loss that saddened many.
Choi Seo-in, who debuted as part of SBS's 10th public recruitment class of comedians, moved her stage to tvN's "Comedy Big League" (hereinafter "Coviq") and blossomed her talent. She made her mark with her distinctive wit and acting in popular segments such as "Get It Vinty" and "Some & Sam." In particular, in the "Some & Sam" segment she worked alongside Park Na-rae, helping drive the popularity of both the program and the segment.
Choi Seo-in always connected with audiences with a bright, energetic presence. Her willingness to make a fool of herself on stage inspired fellow comedians and served as a source of healthy laughter for the public.
But Choi Seo-in, continuing to battle after a recurrence of ovarian cancer, ultimately could not overcome the illness and closed her eyes. When news of her death was reported, fellow comedians such as Park Na-rae, Kim Joon-ho and Kim Ki-wook were overcome with grief. Colleagues offered condolences via social media and broadcasts, saying, "Please rest comfortably where there is no pain," and "Your laughter still echoes in our ears."
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