Choi Gwi-hwa

March 3, 1978 (age 48) Yeonggwang, South Jeolla, South Korea
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Choi Gwi-hwa is a South Korean actor, primarily known for his supporting roles in many popular films. Born March 3rd, 1978, he made his acting debut in a minor role in the 2009 film, 'Why Did You Come to My House?'. He has since appeared in many popular films, including 'Train to Busan', 'A Taxi Driver', and 'The Roundup', each hitting over 10 million viewers. He won 'Best New Actor' in 2017 for his role as Civvies Leader in 'A Taxi Driver', also winning ‘Best Supporting Actor’ the same year for his role as ‘Captain Jeon Il-man’ in ‘The Outlaws’. He then reprised his role in 2022 in 'The Roundup', which hit the 5th highest-grossing film in the Korean Box Office. He has also appeared in many popular television dramas, including 'Incomplete Life', 'Squid Game', and 'Bad Guys: Vile City'.

His titles like Squid Game, Train to Busan, and A Taxi Driver - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Watched: 0/38
Weighted avg: 7.16 /10
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    Squid Game Korean
    2021–2025 by Hwang Dong-hyuk
    Minor role as Kim Gi-min / Player 203
    Minor role as Kim Gi-min / Player 203
    7.10 Good++
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    Train to Busan Korean
    2016July 2016 by Yeon Sang-ho
    Minor role as Homeless Man
    Minor role as Homeless Man
    7.42 Excellent--
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    A Taxi Driver Korean
    2017August 2017 by Jang Hoon
    Supporting as Civvies Leader
    Supporting as Civvies Leader
    7.63 Excellent-
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    The Outlaws Korean
    2017October 2017 by Kang Yun-sung
    Supporting as Jeon Il-man
    Supporting as Jeon Il-man
    7.20 Good++
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    5
    The Roundup Korean
    2022May 2022 by Lee Sang-yong
    Starring as Jeon Il-man
    Starring as Jeon Il-man
    6.87 Good+
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    Project Wolf Hunting Korean
    2022September 2022 by Kim Hong-sun
    Minor role as Alpha
    Minor role as Alpha
    5.98 Okay++
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    Bon Appétit, Your Majesty Korean
    2025 by Jang Tae-yoo
    Supporting as Prince Jesan
    Supporting as Prince Jesan
    7.76 Excellent
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    The Net Korean
    2016October 2016 by Kim Ki-duk
    Supporting as Director Lee
    Supporting as Director Lee
    6.79 Good+
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    The Drug King Korean
    2018December 2018 by Woo Min-ho
    Minor role as Head of Department Ham
    Minor role as Head of Department Ham
    5.88 Okay+
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    Doomsday Book Korean
    2012April 2012 by Yim Pil-sung
    Minor role as Removal Team
    Minor role as Removal Team
    5.76 Okay+
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    Way Back Home Korean
    2013December 2013 by Pang Eun-jin
    Supporting as Detective from Seoul Prosecutor's Office
    Supporting as Detective from Seoul Prosecutor's Office
    6.68 Good
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    The Soul-Mate Korean
    2018September 2018 by Jo Won-hee
    Supporting as Jong-sik
    Supporting as Jong-sik
    6.20 Good--
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    Seoul Searching
    2015January 2015 by Benson Lee
    Minor role as Mr. Chae
    Minor role as Mr. Chae
    6.36 Good-
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    Devils Korean
    2023July 2023 by Kim Jae-hoon
    Supporting as Team leader
    Supporting as Team leader
    5.79 Okay+
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    One on One Korean
    2014May 2014 by Kim Ki-duk
    Minor role as Oh Ji-ha
    Minor role as Oh Ji-ha
    5.81 Okay+
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    Scarlet Innocence Korean
    2014October 2014 by Yim Pil-sung
    Minor role as Gambler
    Minor role as Gambler
    5.78 Okay+
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    Nice to Not Meet You Korean
    2025 by Kim Ga Ram
    Supporting as Hwang Ji-sun
    Supporting as Hwang Ji-sun
    6.31 Good--
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    Long Live the King Korean
    2019June 2019 by Kang Yun-sung
    Supporting as Choi Man-soo
    Supporting as Choi Man-soo
    6.02 Okay++
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    Homme Fatale Korean
    2019July 2019 by Nam Dae-joong
    Starring as Yook-gam
    Starring as Yook-gam
    5.95 Okay++
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    The Murky Stream Korean
    2025 by Chun Sung-il
    Supporting
    Supporting
    6.32 Good--
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    Suits Korean
    2018 by Kim Jin-woo
    Supporting as Chae Geun-Sik
    Supporting as Chae Geun-Sik
    6.09 Okay++
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    Very Ordinary Couple Korean
    2013March 2013 by Roh Deok
    Minor role as Groom
    Minor role as Groom
    5.79 Okay+
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    Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River Korean
    2016July 2016 by Park Dae-min
    Minor role as Jung Pan-seok
    Minor role as Jung Pan-seok
    6.24 Good--
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    Bad Guys: Vile City Korean
    2017–2018 by Han Jung-hoon
    Minor role as Ha Sang-Mo
    Minor role as Ha Sang-Mo
    5.97 Okay++
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    Runway Cop Korean
    2012May 2012 by Shin Terra
    Minor role as Detective Pyung
    Minor role as Detective Pyung
    5.65 Okay
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    MAL·MO·E: The Secret Mission Korean
    2019January 2019 by Eom Yu-na
    Minor role as Postman
    Minor role as Postman
    6.55 Good-
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    27
    My Golden Life Korean
    2017–2018
    Minor role as Kang Nam-Goo
    Minor role as Kang Nam-Goo
    5.69 Okay+
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    Boogie Nights Korean
    2022April 2022 by Kim Gyeong-yeop
    Lead role as Yu-bin
    Lead role as Yu-bin
    Needs more reviews
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    Vampire Detective Korean
    2016
    Minor role as Jang Tae-sick
    Minor role as Jang Tae-sick
    6.25 Good--
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    My Dear Desperado Korean
    2010May 2010 by Kim Kwang-sik
    Minor role as Gang Member 1
    Minor role as Gang Member 1
    6.07 Okay++
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    The Discloser Korean
    2017July 2017 by Hong Ki-seon
    Supporting as Seon-ho
    Supporting as Seon-ho
    Needs more reviews
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    No Tomorrow Korean
    2016March 2016 by Lee Ji-seung
    Minor role
    Minor role
    6.37 Good-
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    Distorted Korean
    2017 by Kim Hyun-jung
    Minor role as Yang Choo-Sung
    Minor role as Yang Choo-Sung
    6.01 Okay++
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    The First Ride Korean
    2025October 2025 by Nam Dae-joong
    Supporting as Nam Jung-dae
    Supporting as Nam Jung-dae
    Needs more reviews
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    Nice Shorts Korean
    2009January 2009 by Kim Ye-young
    Lead role as Go Dong-pil
    Lead role as Go Dong-pil
    Needs more reviews
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    Jesters: The Game Changers Korean
    2019August 2019 by Kim Joo-ho
    Minor role as Mal-bo
    Minor role as Mal-bo
    5.99 Okay++
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    The Running Mates: Human Rights Korean
    2019 by Kim Yong-soo
    Starring as Kang Ho-joon
    Starring as Kang Ho-joon
    Needs more reviews
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    Director's Arena Korean
    2026 by Choi Jong-hun
    Minor role as Self - Contestant
    Minor role as Self - Contestant
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Don Lee 8 titles
Song Kang-ho 2 titles
Lee Jung-jae 2 titles
Kim Su-an 2 titles
Kang Ha-neul 2 titles
Jung Yu-mi 2 titles
Gong Yoo 2 titles
Song Young-chang 4 titles
Park Hee-soon 2 titles