'The Outlaws' Choi Gwi-hwa Supports Surgery Costs for Staff Battling Cancer: "Readily Offered Help"

Online Community Buzzes with Positive Stories about Choi Gwi-hwa

Actor Choi Gwi-hwa, who played the role of Jeon Il-man, the head of the Violent Crimes Unit 1 in the movie 'The Outlaws,' was recently revealed to have supported the surgery costs of a drama staff member battling cancer.

Recently, a post titled "Thank you, senior actor Choi Gwi-hwa" was uploaded on an online community. A person identifying themselves as A, who has worked as a broadcast staff member for over 10 years, said, "I got to know senior actor Choi Gwi-hwa while working on a drama," and added, "Although the filming must have been tough and tiring, I cannot forget the kindness and care he always showed, so I wanted to express my gratitude in some way by writing this."

A said, "I had been struggling with drama staff work for several years and was diagnosed with female cancer, requiring major surgery during a very difficult time," and continued, "Since I was the only one earning money to cover my sick mother's hospital bills and living expenses, I was truly at a loss. Upon hearing about my situation, senior actor Choi Gwi-hwa willingly covered my surgery costs."

Actor Choi Gwi-hwa is walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival held last April at the Korean Sound Culture Hall in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do. Photo by Yonhap News

Thanks to Choi Gwi-hwa's help, A was able to receive treatment safely and resume work. A stated, "I was very desperate at the time, and I sincerely thank him for helping me," and added, "I am posting this to express my gratitude for senior actor Choi Gwi-hwa's kindness, who also inquired about my mother's well-being and took great care of us."

He continued, "When I said I would repay the money little by little, he told me to focus on recovery and that getting well quickly and meeting on set would be repayment. I deeply cherish those words," and said, "Although I am currently working in a completely different field due to livelihood reasons, I will strive to return as staff someday and participate in projects together."

Regarding this, Choi Gwi-hwa's agency confirmed, "The post on the community is true."

Meanwhile, Choi Gwi-hwa debuted in 1997 with the play 'Paper Kite' and has built his acting career by appearing in numerous dramas and films in supporting and minor roles. He gained recognition through the 2014 tvN drama 'Misaeng' and made a strong impression by playing the role of Violent Crimes Unit Chief Jeon Il-man in both parts of the movie 'The Outlaws.'

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