Choi Gwi-hwa

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'.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1978-03-03 · Yeonggwang, South Jeolla, South Korea
Known for
- Squid Game (2021) — Gi-myeon / Player 203
- Train to Busan (2016) — Homeless Man
- A Taxi Driver (2017) — Civvies Leader
- The Outlaws (2017) — Jeon Il-man
- The Roundup (2022) — Jeon Il-man
- Project Wolf Hunting (2022) — Alpha
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025) — Prince Jesan
- Running Man (2010) — Self
- The Net (2016) — Director Lee
- The Drug King (2018) — Head of Department Ham
- Doomsday Book (2012) — Removal Team
- Gangnam Blues (2015) — Nam Sun-cheol's Gang Member 1
- Scarlet Innocence (2014) — Gambler
- Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) — Park Yong-goo
- Seoul Searching (2015) — Mr. Chae
- Way Back Home (2013) — Detective from Seoul Prosecutor's Office