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Choi Ran (Korean: 최란; born November 30, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1979 and became best known as a supporting actress in television dramas, notably those written by the Hong sisters.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Key Information

Choi married sportswriter and former basketball player Lee Chung-hee in 1984.[9][10] They have one son Lee Jun-gi, and two daughters Lee Hyeon-gyeong and Lee Hyeon-jeong.[11]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network
1984 Independence Gate KBS1
1985 I Like My Daughter Better KBS1
1986 Drama Game:
"Reunion"		 KBS2
1987 A Tree Blooming with Love Soo-jin's aunt KBS1
1993 Keep Your Voice Down SBS
Our Hot Song SBS
1994 General Hospital Section chief of Nursing,
Ward 132		 MBC
Find Hidden Objects KBS2
The Road to You KBS2
1995 Love and Marriage Yoon Jung-bin MBC
1996 The Season of Blossoming Love KBS2
1997 Medical Brothers Gangneung hospital director
Ok Sook-hyun		 MBC
Love and Farewell MBC
Cinderella Park Jin-hee MBC
1998 The Barefooted Youth Police forensic specialist KBS2
Advocate Sung Min-hee MBC
Legendary Ambition Song Hye-joo KBS2
1999 Hur Jun Hong-choon MBC
2000 Mr. Duke Park Ae-ja MBC
Clear Skies Tomorrow KBS1
2001 Pretty Lady Manager Choi KBS2
Sun-hee and Jin-hee Geum-soon MBC
Sangdo Woo Yeo-ran MBC
This is Love Park Byung-ok KBS1
2002 Kitchen Maid Ms. Park MBC
2003 Into the Sun Ji Hwa-ja SBS
All In Manager Jang Mi-ran SBS
Pearl Necklace Jung Myung-sook/Chris Jung KBS2
2004 Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi) Heo Shil-ne KBS2
Kkangsooni Heo Pung-ja EBS
A Second Proposal Go Myung-ok KBS2
2005 Sassy Girl Chun-hyang Lee Mong-ryong's mother KBS2
Sad Love Story Sook-ja MBC
A Farewell to Sorrow Kim Sun-ok KBS2
My Girl Bae In-sun SBS
2006 The 101st Proposal Jang Eun-im SBS
2007 Air City Choi Jung-hee MBC
Kimcheed Radish Cubes Song Soo-nam MBC
Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son Nam Hyun-sook SBS
2008 Hong Gil-dong Court lady Noh KBS2
Strongest Chil Woo Woman from Chungju KBS2
2009 Swallow the Sun Choi In-sook SBS
Don't Hesitate Uhm Mi-soon SBS
You're Beautiful Choi Mi-ja SBS
2010 Dong Yi[12] Lady Yoon MBC
You Don't Know Women Jang Geum-sook SBS
2011 Gyebaek Young-myo MBC
KBS Drama Special:
"Daughters of Bilitis Club"[13][14]		 Park Myung-hee KBS2
Poseidon Young-ran KBS2
Glory Jane[15] Director of nursing service KBS2
2012 Big Kim Young-ok KBS2
Reckless Family 1 (guest) MBC Every 1
Reckless Family 2 Choi Ran MBC Every 1
2016 Secrets of Women Park Bok-ja KBS2

Film

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Year Title Role
2001 The Humanist
2002 Forgive Me Once Again Despite Hatred 2002 Department head Moon
2003 Run 2 U Madam Kim
2004 Dead Friend Su-in's mother (cameo)
Lovely Rivals Go Mi-nam's mother
Shinsukki Blues Chief Park (cameo)

Variety show

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Year Title Role Ref.
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "White Horse" (episode 273) [16]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1979 TBC Miss Chunhyang Pageant Winner N/a Won
2001 KBS Drama Awards Best Supporting Actress This Is Love Won
2009 Ministry of Strategy and Finance Commendation N/a Won
Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Commendation N/a Won
SBS Drama Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Special You're Beautiful, Swallow the Sun Nominated
2010 5th Korea Sharing Awards Special Award from the Chairperson of the
National Human Rights Commission of Korea		 N/a Won
2011 6th Korea Sharing Awards Grand Prize from the Mayor of Seoul N/a Won

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''Choi Ran'' is a South Korean actress known for her prolific career in television dramas and supporting roles in Korean films. She made her acting debut in 1979 and is best known as a supporting actress in television dramas, particularly those written by the Hong sisters. Born on November 30, 1960 in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, she graduated from Chung-Ang University with B.A. and M.A. in Theater and Film before establishing herself as a versatile supporting actress. Her work spans a variety of genres, including historical, romantic comedy, and dramatic series, where she has frequently portrayed memorable characters. Choi has appeared in numerous popular Korean television dramas, including Heo Joon (1999–2000), All In (2003), Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005), My Girl (2005–2006), You're Beautiful (2009), Dong Yi (2010), and Big (2012). She has also featured in films such as Lovely Rivals (2004), Dead Friend (2004), and Shin Suk-ki blues (2004). Her consistent presence in both mediums has made her a recognizable figure in the Korean entertainment industry since 1979 and over several decades.

Early life and education

Acting career

Debut and early career

Choi Ran made her acting debut in 1979. She began her career in South Korean television, where she quickly established herself as a supporting actress known for character-driven roles. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Choi appeared in various television dramas, consistently taking on supporting and guest parts that showcased her versatility. Early credits include Samwol in the 1982 series Wind and Cloud, a guest role as Soo Jin's aunt in The Tree Blooming with Love (1987), and Queen Jeong Hee in Dance of Breaking Sky (1990). Her work during this period reflected a steady presence in ensemble casts, contributing to both contemporary and period dramas. In the mid-to-late 1990s, she continued building her reputation with supporting roles such as Yun Jeong Bin in Love and Marriage (1995), Song Hwa's sister in Jazz (1995), Park Jin Hee in Cinderella (1997), and Hong Choon in the acclaimed historical drama Hur Jun (1999). These performances solidified her as a reliable character actress in Korean television prior to her later breakthroughs.

Breakthrough and Hong sisters collaborations

Choi Ran gained wider recognition in the mid-2000s through her recurring supporting roles in several popular television dramas scripted by the Hong sisters, known for their romantic-comedy and fantasy-infused stories. Her appearance in My Girl (2005) marked an early collaboration, where she played a supporting character in the SBS romantic comedy series that became a hit for its quirky narrative and ensemble cast. She continued this partnership with roles in Hong Gil Dong, the Hero (2008), a KBS2 historical fantasy drama written by the Hong sisters, and You're Beautiful (2009), an SBS romantic comedy that further highlighted her skill in portraying warm, maternal or eccentric figures. In 2008, she also featured in Strongest Chil Woo, adding to her presence in period and action-oriented series during this period. These consistent collaborations with the Hong sisters helped solidify Choi Ran's reputation as a reliable supporting actress specializing in maternal and character-driven parts within the romantic-comedy and fantasy genres of K-dramas. Her work in these high-profile projects contributed to her increased visibility and established her as a familiar face in the industry during the late 2000s.

Later career and roles

In the 2010s and 2020s, Choi Ran continued her acting career primarily through supporting roles in South Korean television dramas, often portraying maternal or elder figures. She appeared as Kim Young-Ok in the 2012 KBS fantasy romance series Big. That same period saw her in Poseidon (2011-2012), where she played Young-Ran in the action-oriented drama. By 2016, she took on the role of Park Bok-Ja in the KBS weekend drama Women's Secret. These parts reflected a natural progression toward mature character roles as she aged, with appearances becoming more selective compared to her earlier prolific output. No major leading roles or shifts to other media are prominently documented in recent years, indicating a focus on occasional but consistent guest or recurring appearances in TV formats.

Personal life

Choi Ran married former basketball player and sportswriter Lee Chung-hee in 1984. They have three children.

Academic career

Filmography

Television series

Choi Ran has had a prolific career in South Korean television dramas, appearing primarily in supporting roles since the mid-1990s, often as maternal figures, aunts, or other family-oriented characters. She has frequently collaborated with the Hong sisters on popular romantic comedy series, contributing to her recognition in that genre. Among her most notable television credits are supporting performances in Hong sisters productions, including Mong-ryong's mother in Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005), Bae In-sun in My Girl (2005), Go Mi-ja in You're Beautiful (2009), and Kim Young-ok in Big (2012). She also played No Sang-kong in Hong Gil-dong, the Hero (2008). Other significant roles include Hee-bin's mother in the historical drama Dong Yi (2010), Young-ran in Poseidon (2011), and Park Bok-ja in Secrets of Women (2016). Her earlier and additional supporting appearances span various series such as Heo Jun (1999–2000) as Hong Chun-yi, All In (2003), and Glory Jane (2011).

Feature films

Choi Ran is primarily recognized for her prolific career in television dramas, but she has also made supporting and cameo appearances in several South Korean feature films. Her film credits begin with a role as an actress in Bulhaenghan ai-ui haengbok (1992). She followed this with a special appearance in The Humanist (2001). In 2002, she portrayed Department Head Moon in Miwo do dasi hanbeon 2002 (also known as Again). She played Madam Kim in Run 2 U (2003). In 2004, Choi Ran appeared in three feature films: as Soo-in's mother in the horror film Dead Friend (Ryeong), as Park Director in Shin Suk-ki Blues (credited as a cameo), and as Ko Mi-nam's mother in the comedy Lovely Rivals (Yeoseonsaeng VS Yeojeja). These roles typically cast her as maternal figures or authority characters in supporting capacities, consistent with her television typecasting. No further feature film appearances are documented in major databases after 2004.

Awards and recognition

Choi Ran has received recognition for her supporting roles in television dramas as well as her social and public service contributions. She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2001 KBS Drama Awards for her performance in the series This Is Love. In addition to her acting accolades, Choi has been honored for her philanthropy and community efforts. She received the Special Award from the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission at the 5th Republic of Korea Sharing Awards in 2011, in recognition of her work in cultural sharing events and support for underprivileged groups. She also earned commendations from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2009 for her exemplary citizenship and contributions. Her early recognition came from winning the TBC Miss Chunhyang pageant in 1979, which launched her career in entertainment.
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