Choi Jin-Shil
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- Name: Choi Jin-Shil
- Hangul: 최진실
- Birthdate: December 24, 1968
- Date of Death: October 2, 2008
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- University: Chung-Ang University (Graudate School of Arts)
- Height: 163cm
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Bio
Born in 1968, she has continued to maintain popularity as an actress on both Korean TV and the Korean silver screen during the past 10 years. For a long time she has been considered the 'Queen of romantic comedy' among the Korean public. With 'Mayonnaise' she has attempted to change her cute girl-next-door image to play a housewife in her mid-30's.
On the morning of October 2, 2008 at 6:15 AM, Jin-shil Choi's mother found the actress dead by suicide. She was found in the bathroom with an elastic band around her neck tied to a shower stall. She did not leave a note. The actress married pro baseball player Cho Sung-min in 2000 but their marriage ended in a divorce in 2004. There were also unsubstantiated rumors in the previous weeks that she loaned $2,000,000 to actor Jae-hwan Ahn who killed himself in September, 2008. Choi is survived by two children.
Filmography
- Gingko Bed 2 | Moyuru Tsuki: The Legend of Gingko | Danjeogbiyeonsu (2000) - Bi
- Mayonnaise (1999) - Daughter
- The Letter | Pyeon ji (1997)
- Baby Sale | Beibi seil (1997) - Ji-hyun
- Holiday in Seoul (1997) - Telephone Operator
- Ghost Mama | Goseuteu mamma (1996) - In-Ju
- Who Drives Me Mad? | Nuga naleul michige haneunga (1995)
- Mom Has a Lover | Eommaege aeini saenggyeoteoyo (1995)
- To Kill My Wife | How to Top My Wife | | Manula jugigi (1994)
- I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me | Naneun somanghanda naege geumjidoin geoseul (1994)
- Woman for Love, Woman for Marriage | 사랑하고 싶은 여자 결혼하고 싶은 여자 (1993)
- Mister Mama (1992)
- The Room In The Forest | Supsogui Bang (1992)
- Susanne Brink | Susan Brinkui arirang (1991)
- You Know What? It's a Secret 2 | Itjanhayo bimiliyeyo 2 (1991)
- My Love, My Bride | Naui sarang naui shinbu (1990) - Oh Mi-young
- KokchiTtan | 꼭지딴 (1990)
- The South Korean Army | Nambugun (1990)
Television
TV Dramas
- The Last Scandal of My Life | Nae saengae majimak seukaendeul (MBC / 2008) - Hong Sun-Hee
- Bad Woman, Good Woman | Nabbeun yeoja Chakhan yeoja (MBC / 2007)
- War of Roses | Jangmibit Insaeng (KBS2 / 2005) - Maeng Soon-Yi
- War of the Roses | Jangmiui Jeonjaeng (MBC / 2003)
- Since We Met | Keudaereul Ahlgobuteo (MBC / 2002)
- Roses and Bean Sprouts | Jangmiwa Kongnamul (MBC / 1999)
- Memories | Chueok (MBC / 1998)
- Wish Upon A Star | Byeoleun nae gaseume (MBC / 1997)
- You and I | Keudae Keurigo Na (MBC / 1997)
- APT | Apateu (MBC / 1995)
- Dream Racers | Aseupalteu Sanai (SBS / 1995)
- Jazz | Jjaejeu (SBS / 1995)
- Scent of Love (SBS / 1994)
- Enchantment | Maehok (MBC / 1993)
- Storming Season | Pokpungui Gyejeol (MBC / 1993)
- Jealousy | Jiltu (MBC / 1992)
- Promise | Yaksok (MBC / 1992)
- Our Paradise | Woorideului Cheonkuk (MBC / 1990)
- Gaksibang Sarang Yeollyeonne (MBC / 1990)
- Sleepless Tree | Jamdeulji Anneun Namu (MBC / 1989)
TV Movies
- Two Diaries | Du Gwonui Ilgi (MBC / 1990)
Awards
- 2008 (29th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 20th - Honored Popularity Award
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cath Says:
May 31 2011 3:02 am
Bogoshipo unni :'(
non sibi Says:
Apr 26 2011 9:38 pm
but.... suicidal is not an answer. feel sorry for her, what if.... what if.... rest in peace...
DrAkoni Says:
Apr 25 2011 10:58 pm
This is so sad, I mean she was a beautiful woman that had so much to live for, I feel the e shackles of Asian society and the world of entertainment got to her and drove her to the breaking point
Mariz Says:
Feb 21 2011 8:49 am
thank you for this oppurtunity that have given to me to share my opinion and my concern to the artist that once touch my life.
Mariz Says:
Feb 21 2011 8:48 am
I like Choi Jin-shil, specially when i've seen the TV Drama War of the Roses. I was shocked and I really don't believe what happened to her. I found myself crying while watching the news. All I can say is thank you for the drama you've shared with us. I believe you are now in the good hands of our dear God. A lot of people will miss you
jane Says:
Oct 14 2010 9:45 am
Hi there. I can't just leave this site without posting my comment about Choi Jin Shil. Honestly, I didn't know her until I saw Last Scandal, which is one of my favorite Kdramas of all time! I got totally hooked with the drama and of course with CJS excellent performance. At first I thought she was familiar, I know I've seen her somewhere but I just couldn't recall. So, I tried to get to know her better by making a research of her biography on the net. Unfortunately I was greatly devastated to know that she's actually dead and she'd committed suicide :'(( That's why she's so familiar coz I've seen her in the news before and saw her on TV once in Rosy Life! I thought my admiration of her would stop there knowing that she's gone, but it didn't! I even loved her more and I started collecting and viewing her other works- Star in My Heart, Since We Met and Holiday in Seoul and looking forward to see the others.
She's truly Korea's Actress- beautiful, talented, versatile, and exceptional. Her story is one of a kind, a true to life Cinderella tale. But unlike Cinderella, sadly there's no happy ending for her.... Yes, she may have ended tragically but may be it was her destiny. Everything happened for a reason and is always God's will. I am sad that she's gone, she could have still made a lot of beautiful soaps and movies... Wherever she is right now, may she rest in peace. May the Korean society realize what her death symbolizes. It's not just her alleged depression but there's more behind her death.
Julia Says:
Feb 25 2010 1:21 pm
I love her a talent actress...I really am sorry...about her death at the last journey...I was shocked and unbelievable it...I don't really know what has it happen to her. I wishes to meet her in heaven if I'm gone.....God blesses her...