Choi Woo Shik Talks About His Plans and Upcoming Drama
Choi Woo Shik sat down in an interview, and talked about his thoughts on his previous film,
future plans and the rise of K-Drama and its appreciation in foreign countries!
Choi Woo Shik Dishes Out Thoughts on K-Drama Fever in Western Countries
According to the actor, "Parasite," his worldwide acclaimed film,
had immesenly affected how he views his career. After attending the Cannes Film
Festival and the Academy Awards, he had a lot of concerns about his future career.
The immense popularity the Hallyu receives doesn't go unnoticed. Choi Woo Shik
talked about the popular Netflix series "Squid Game."
The actor looks forward to doing a drama or a film that people abroad can be interested in.
"I thought I'd get a lot of offers internationally after "Parasite,"
but this wasn't the case. I did get offers but not as much as I thought I would," he honestly
said. "The Netflix series "Squid Game" answered the question for me about my "Hollywood dream."
Goals for the New Year, Roles to Portray, Genres to Try
The actor mentioned his plan on bulking up as his goal for the new year,
as he wants to show a new side that would suit him well.
"I wanted to look for masculine and gain muscles so I can try new roles,"
he added honestly after getting limited roles due to his rather slimmer body.
Since the film industry is struck by the threat of COVID-19, it hasn't been the same since.
But Choi Woo Shik expressed his desire to work internationally.
He said, "I speak English fluently so I want to try working in a well-produced
Korean film or drama that gets released globally."
Choi Woo Shik is a Canadian citizen who grew up in
Canada before moving back to Korea to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
Choi Woo Sik on 'The Policeman's Lineage'
On the other hand, the actor is set to return to the silver screens with the new
investigative film "The Policeman's Lineage" with actor Cho Jin woong.
It follows the dangerous story that unfolds between the ace of the investigation unit
and a principled police officer who receives the task of secretly observing him.
The drama stars Choi Woo Shik as the principled police officer Choi Min Jae, who takes on the
task of tailing his colleague in exchange for a confidential document about his father.
Opposite Cho Jin woong who plays the role of Park Kang Yoon, the ace of the investigation
unit who will do anything, even illegal things, just to gain information and arrest criminals.
When asked about what to expect in the drama, Choi Woo Shik commented,
"It's a refreshing film where I can show the side of me wearing classy suits full of flair."
He also added that the emotional and action aspects are also one of the things
to anticipate in the drama, after he worked hard in perfecting his action stunts during filming.
Choi Woo Shik revealed that he decided to join the production of the film because of Cho Jin woong,
whom he wanted to work with ever since.
"We had great chemistry so I have no regrets. I showcased a diverse set of emotions," Choi Woo
Shik said, "I'd like to work with him again where our roles don't need to fight each other."
Choi Woo Shik and Cho Jin Woong's "The Policeman's Lineage"
premieres in theaters nationwide on January 5.
Moreover, Choi Woo Shik can also be seen in the Monday and Tuesday
romantic comedy drama "Our Beloved Summer" with Kim Da Mi on SBS TV at 9:00 p.m. KST.
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