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Choi Jin-sil

There is something about Choi Jin-sil that I cannot quite pinpoint exactly what it is. Whether it is her great acting skill or her hidden charm, there isn’t a reason to dislike her. Yet, I didn’t feel for her immediately in the beginning.

South Korean actress Choi Jin-sil (May 2008)
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I first watched Choi Jin-sil’s performance in Star in My Heart (aka Wish upon a Star) as she takes on the role of Yun-hee, an orphan who beats against all odds to become success in the fashion design and meets the love of her life along the way. I happened to stumble upon the series as I got curious about the early years of Korean television series. And, Star in My Heart is known as one of the series that got introduced outside of Korea.

Most recently, I really enjoyed watching Choi’s performance in The Last Scandal of My Life. The role of Hong Sun-hee ajuma fits her perfectly. It’s nice to see her in light hearted role with a comic touch in contrast to those dramatic ones.

Perhaps it is the maturity in her acting skill making me looking forward to see more of her works as they get released.~

Updated on October 2, 2008

IN MEMORIAM
Choi Jin Sil
1968 - 2008
Goodbye Choi Jin Sil