Choi Cheol-ho (; born 2 March 1970) is a South Korean

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. He rose to fame after appearing in the hit drama '' Queen of Housewives'' (also known as ''My Wife is a Superwoman'', 2009). Other notable roles include King Seonjo in '' The Immortal Lee Soon-shin'' (2004), Geolsa Biu in '' Dae Jo-yeong'' (2006) and King Gyeongjong in '' Empress Cheonchu'' (also known as ''The Iron Empress'', 2009).

Personal life

He married Kim Hye-sook on 7 August 2005. Kim was the

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representative at the 2004

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pageant. They have one son, Choi Min-joon. Choi was investigated for drunkenly assaulting an aspiring actress on 8 July 2010, with the incident caught on

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Filmography

Television series

* '' River Where the Moon Rises'' (KBS2, 2021) - ep. #15 * '' Love Alert'' (MBN, 2018) * '' Dal Soon's Spring'' (KBS, 2017) * ''

Saimdang, Memoir of Colors ''Saimdang, Memoir of Colors'' () is a South Korean drama starring Lee Young-ae in the title role as Shin Saimdang, a famous Joseon-era artist and calligrapher who lived in the early 16th century. It aired on SBS every Wednesday and Thursday a ...

'' (SBS, 2017) * '' The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War'' (KBS1, 2015) * ''

The King's Face ''The King's Face'' (; Hanja: 王의 얼굴) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Seo In-guk, Jo Yoon-hee, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Gyu-ri and Shin Sung-rok. It aired on KBS2 from November 19, 2014, to February 5, 2015, on Wednesdays and ...

'' (KBS2, 2014) * '' Single-minded Dandelion'' (KBS2, 2014) * '' Quiz of God 4'' (OCN, 2014) (

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, ep 11-12) * ''

Gunman in Joseon ''Gunman in Joseon'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin, Han Joo-wan, and Yu Oh-seong. It aired on KBS2 from June 25 to September 4, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 22 episo ...

'' (KBS2, 2014) * '' Into the Flames'' (TV Chosun, 2014) * '' Cunning Single Lady'' (MBC, 2014) * ''

Inspiring Generation ''Inspiring Generation'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Hyun-joong, Im Soo-hyang and Jin Se-yeon. It aired on KBS2 from January 15 to April 3, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Based on the ...

'' (KBS2, 2014) * '' The Scandal'' (MBC, 2013) * ''

Dream of the Emperor ''Dream of the Emperor'' () is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS1 from September 8, 2012 to June 9, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 70 episodes. Plot Kim Chun-chu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfa ...

'' (KBS1, 2012) * '' Love Again'' (jTBC, 2012) * ''Hero'' (OCN, 2012) * '' Dong Yi'' (MBC, 2010) * ''

The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry ''The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry'' (; also known as ''Still, Marry Me'') is a 2010 South Korean romantic comedy television series that revolves around three thirtysomething career women in their quest for true love. It stars Park Jin-hee, Uhm ...

'' (MBC, 2010) * ''

The Slave Hunters ''The Slave Hunters'' () is a 2010 South Korean action historical drama set in the Joseon Dynasty about a slave hunter (played by Jang Hyuk) who is tracking down a general-turned-runaway slave ( Oh Ji-ho) as well as searching for the woman he ...

'' (KBS2, 2010) * '' Hot Blood'' (KBS2, 2009) * ''Partner'' (KBS2, 2009) * '' Queen of Housewives'' (MBC, 2009) * '' Empress Cheonchu'' (KBS2, 2009) * ''KPSI - Season 2'' (Super Action, 2008) * ''My Pitiful Sister'' (KBS1, 2008) * ''Urban Legends Deja Vu - Season 3'' (Super Action, 2008) * ''S Clinic'' (Super Action, 2007) * '' Dae Jo-yeong'' (KBS1, 2006) * '' Secret Campus'' (EBS, 2006) * ''Even Now, Horse Chestnut'' (EBS, 2005) * ''Dangerous Love'' (KBS2, 2005) * ''

Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin ''Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin'' (; lit. "The Immortal Yi Sun-sin") is a South Korean television series based on the life of Yi Sun-sin, a Korean admiral famed for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin war in the Joseon period ...

'' (KBS1, 2004) * ''Just Like a Beautiful Flying Butterfly'' (CCTV-3, 2004) * ''Jang Gil-san'' (SBS, 2004) * ''Passion'' (MBC, 2004) * ''On the Prairie'' (KBS2, 2003) * '' Rustic Period'' (SBS, 2002) * ''Five Brothers and Sisters'' (SBS, 2002) * ''Sunshine Hunting'' (KBS2, 2002) * ''Father and Sons'' (SBS, 2001) * ''Well Known Woman'' (SBS, 2001) * ''Golden Era'' (MBC, 2000) * '' Love in 3 Colors'' (KBS2, 1999) * ''Promise'' (SBS, 1999) * ''Advocate'' (MBC, 1998)

Film

*'' My Little Baby, Jaya'' (2017) *''

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'' (2015) *''The Most Beautiful Picnic in The World'' (unreleased, filmed in 2010) *'' My Pitiful Sister'' (2008) *'' Solace'' (2006) *''Who's Got the Tape'' (2004) *'' Summertime'' (2001) *''General Hospital the Movie: A Thousand Days'' (2000) *''The Butcher's Wife'' (1999) *''

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'' (1999) *''Tie a Yellow Ribbon'' (1998) *'' The Quiet Family'' (1998) *'' The Contact'' (1997)

Awards

2009 KBS Drama Awards The 2009 KBS Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) network for the year of 2009. It was held on December 31, 2009 and hosted by Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Da-hae and Kim ...

: Best Supporting Actor ('' Empress Cheonchu, Hot Blood, Partner'') *

2009 MBC Drama Awards The 2009 MBC Drama Awards () is a ceremony honoring the outstanding achievement in television on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network for the year of 2009. It was held on December 30, 2009 and hosted by actor Lee Hwi-jae and actres ...

: Excellence Award, Actor ('' Queen of Housewives'')

References

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Cheol-ho 1970 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Male actors from Seoul 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Cheol-ho