Parasite's Choi Woo-shik on Netflix's Melo Movie, looking young, his No 1 romantic film
Actor Choi Woo-shik recently shared his thoughts on acting and the challenges of his youthful image, revealing that he is ready for a new chapter in his career beyond the youthful roles that have defined him so far.
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In an interview, Choi discussed his latest Netflix original series,
Melo Movie . Directed by Oh Choong-hwan of Hotel Del Luna, and penned by Lee Na-eun, known for
Our Beloved Summer , the romance drama portrays young adults experiencing love, dreams and personal trauma.
The story follows characters in their thirties as they reconnect, offering heart-warming moments and relatable struggles.
Choi plays Ko Gyeom, a self-proclaimed movie enthusiast who dreams of watching every film in existence. His passion leads him to become a bit-part actor before transitioning into a film critic.
Since his debut in the 2011 drama The Duo, Choi has gained recognition for roles in Set Me Free,
Train to Busan
Parasite , The Witch, and the drama Our Beloved Summer.
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