Choi Dae Hoon Admits He Once Wanted to Give Up Being an Actor Before Appearing in the Korean Drama WLGYT

Kapanlagi.com - South Korean actor Choi Dae Hoon once again captured public attention after winning the 2025 Baeksang Award for Best Supporting Actor. Choi Dae Hoon received this award for his role as Bu Sang Gil in the popular drama WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES.

However, behind his success lies a struggle that is not widely known to the public. While appearing on the show Yoo Quiz on the Block on Wednesday (23/4), Choi Dae Hoon revealed that he had reached a low point in his life where he wanted to give up being an actor.

Curious about the full story of when Choi Dae Hoon wanted to quit? Let's take a look at the following review.

1. Confession of Wanting to Give Up

Choi Dae Hoon (credit: Mydramalist)

Choi Dae Hoon honestly revealed that he almost left the acting world. At that time, he felt that no one was paying attention or looking forward to his acting, causing his enthusiasm to fade.

"I once wanted to give up being an actor. It felt like no one was paying attention or looking forward to my acting. But I persevered because I love this job so much," said Choi Dae Hoon while appearing on Yoo Quiz on the Block.

2. Parents as the Reason to Persevere

Choi Dae Hoon (credit: Mydramalist)

Not only his love for his profession, Choi Dae Hoon also found another strength to persevere: his parents. He mentioned that his family, especially his parents, never taught him to give up in the face of challenges.

"I think my parents didn’t give me the DNA to quit. I keep doing it, even slowly, like pedaling a bike. I tell myself, 'just one more round'"," added Choi Dae Hoon.

3. Make Father an Inspiration

Choi Dae Hoon (credit: Mydramalist)

Choi Dae Hoon finally rose and proved his abilities through the role of Bu Sang Gil in WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES. Not only did he fully commit to his acting, but he also brought emotional elements into his performance.

He admitted that the character Bu Sang Gil was directly inspired by his own father. In fact, Choi Dae Hoon wore a costume resembling his father's style of dress and mimicked his way of speaking to make his role feel more alive and authentic.

4. Win BAEKSANG 2025

Choi Dae Hoon at Baeksang (credit: x.com/kdramacasting)

Choi Dae Hoon's long struggle has now yielded sweet results. He successfully brought home an award at the 61st BAEKSANG ARTS AWARDS. The award was given for his outstanding performance as Bu Sang Gil in the drama WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES, which aired on Netflix.

This success also serves as a moment of redemption for the difficult times he has experienced. Now, Choi Dae Hoon stands as one of the best supporting actors to be reckoned with in the Korean drama industry.

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