Choi Moo-ryong

Background

Choi was born in Paju, Gyeonggi province, of Korea.

Career

Choi was one of popular actors of the 1960s along with Shin Young-kyun and Kim Jin-kyu. Choi gained a popularity for his handsome appearance and masculine image. Choi"s personal life was as much dramatic as his starred films, so he always garnered the public attention.

Choi soon married Kim Ji-mee, but he owed massive debts due to his failed film production.

As a result, Choi chose to divorce Kim again in 1969. At that time, the phrase, Because I love you, I have to part from her was circulated among the public.

Connections

colleague:

Kang Hyo-shil