The identity of actor Choo Young Woo’s father has been revealed and is gaining much attention.
It has been confirmed that actor Choo Young Woo’s father is none other than Choo Seung Il, a top model who rose to fame alongside Cha Seung Won in the 1990s.
According to an exclusive report by Xports News on January 8, it was revealed that Choo Young Woo's mother is also a model—Kang Sung Jin, who is three years older than Choo Seung Il, born in 1970.
Currently starring in JTBC’s weekend drama 'The Tale of Lady Ok,' Choo Young Woo has inherited his parents’ model-like physique, standing tall at 187 cm (6'2"), as well as their striking facial features, gaining much attention from the public. His younger brother, born in 2002, is rookie actor Cha Jung Woo, who previously gained attention by serving as Choo Young Woo's stunt double in a dual role for the drama's behind-the-scenes videos.
Choo Seung Il, Choo Young Woo’s father, was one of the few male models in the 1990s and became famous for his height of 187 cm and his signature long hairstyle. He debuted at the 1992 S.F.A.A. Collection, walking in fashion shows for designers Jang Kwang Hyo and Im Tae Young. He went on to win numerous "Best Model" titles at various model-related award ceremonies, establishing himself as one of the era’s top fashion models.
In 1993, he was selected as the "Best Model of the Year" alongside celebrities Choi Min Soo and Choi Jin Sil in the entertainment category. His influence was so profound that actor Oh Ji Ho once revealed that as a high school student, he was so struck by Choo Seung Il’s looks and style that he tried to imitate his hairstyle.
With his exotic features and soulful eyes, Choo Seung Il was considered one of the top male models of his time alongside Cha Seung Won, although he retired from the modeling industry relatively early.
Choo Young Woo, who closely resembles his model parents, is captivating viewers in 'The Tale of Lady Ok' with his performance alongside actress Lim Ji Yeon, showcasing impressive acting skills in portraying two characters. Born in 1999, Choo Young Woo made his debut in 2021 through a web drama and gained recognition through roles in 'Police University,' 'School 2021,' 'Once Upon a Small Town,' and 'Oasis.'
Korean netizens commented:
"Oh wow, I remember him! I saw him in a magazine when I was a kid. So that was his son!"
"I recognize his dad! No wonder he’s so tall!"
"Whoa, I heard he was really a top model. And now I find out he’s Choo Young Woo’s father? Amazing!"
"Oh, I know him! No way!"
"Wow, he’s so stylish."
"So cool. He really looks like his dad."
"According to the comments, his mom was also a model. No wonder he's so tall, lol."
"But his younger brother really looks like their dad. It’s uncanny, lol."
"Wow, his parents were a model couple."
"His dad is so handsome!"
"His dad had such a hip vibe! He looks so beautifully similar to both parents. No wonder his physique is insane."
"This model is so famous!"
"I saw this model in magazines when I was younger!"
"Both his parents are models? That's really cool."
"He got his looks from his father."
"No wonder he is so tall."
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