Choi Min-sik
Awards & Honours
50
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Choi Min-sik stands as a titan of modern Korean cinema, celebrated for his unparalleled range and dedication. His win of the Grand Prize at the Baeksang Arts Awards for The Admiral: Roaring Currents places him among the elite few to receive the industry's highest honor. His triple Best Actor sweep for Oldboy remains a historic achievement, underscoring his dominance during the peak of the Korean New Wave. With over 60 credits spanning theater, film, and television, his body of work is a testament to a career built on substance rather than spectacle.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Gallup Korea Film Actor of the Year
Recognized as the top film actor in South Korea based on public opinion polls.
Grand Prize at Baeksang Arts Awards
Received the highest honor for his performance in The Admiral: Roaring Currents.
Rankings & Lists
iFANN Global Fame Rankings - Most Famous from South Korea
Magazine Covers
Vogue Korea
August 2026
The Ageless Performer
Esquire Korea
July 2026
Choi Min-sik: Unfiltered
Records & Feats
Highest-Grossing Film Lead
Starred in The Admiral: Roaring Currents, the highest-grossing film in South Korean history.
Triple Best Actor Win
Won Best Actor at Baeksang, Blue Dragon, and Grand Bell awards simultaneously for Oldboy.