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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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.

Movies

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 Sinbu (1990) - Oh Mi-young
KokchiTtan | 꼭지딴 (1990)
The South Korean Army | Nambugun (1990)

Drama Series

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

Comments

autumnheol May 19 2023 8:35 pm I know her because my local tv aired war of roses (2005) and it's super sad but I really love it. Looking for her discography after I falling in love with namgong min and I remember he also act in it. But when I checked her profile I kind of surprised when I know she already passed away. I really love her acting. I hope she's in better place now

Cath Sep 05 2021 8:37 pm Missing her so badly :(

sky blue Jan 03 2021 3:28 pm We all miss you Choi Jin-Shil!

Peter r Jan 09 2017 7:52 am God to comfort her in Great peace !She acted brilliant in ,,Last scandal.....''.

Minerva Jan 03 2016 8:59 pm This sounds odd. How does someone commit suicide by hanging from a shower stall? Sounds like foul play. And perhaps her ex husband found out and was killed for it. Too well planned. It is human nature and a natural reaction for the body to try and survive. Perhaps she was strangled and they had to cover it up. She was doing well in the movies.No letter etc. 3 suicides, too coincidental. Who is doing their job in South Korea?

thornnnn Mar 21 2014 3:25 am What she has left behind will touch people for over a thousand years. At least she will be beautiful forever, frozen in time RIP.

laertius Aug 10 2013 7:19 pm Sad

tinie rich Jun 12 2013 2:29 am such a great talent is lost just like that,may God be wth u whrever u @

nonsibi Jan 22 2013 8:25 pm The Korea Times, 8JAN2013. A bereaved family member of the late professional baseball player, Cho Sung-min, carries his photo during a funeral ceremony at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul, Tuesday, 8 Jan 2013. Cho, the ex-husband of the late actress Choi Jin-sil, was found dead on Sunday after committing suicide, four years after his former wife killed herself.

elvri Dec 27 2012 10:41 pm I Know her when I saw Kdrama Last Scandal. I really happy waching this drama. I am sad and unbelievable when i know she suicide. She is Good actress..good Performence...and i sad what happened to her..If she have someone to help her... just hope.

cath May 31 2011 3:02 am Bogoshipo unni :'(

non sibi Apr 26 2011 9:38 pm but.... suicidal is not an answer. feel sorry for her, what if.... what if.... rest in peace...

DrAkoni 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 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 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 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 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...

Choi Jin-Shil

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