Choi Won-young, born on January 10, 1976, is a South Korean actor. He made his official debut in 2002 and has since built a prolific career, distinguishing himself with his notable versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He is widely known to the public primarily for his performances in popular television dramas. His most significant works include *A Hundred Year Legacy* (2013), *The Heirs* (2013), *Kill Me, Heal Me* (2015), and the acclaimed *Sky Castle* (2018), in which he portrayed the surgeon Hwang Chi-young. He further solidified his fame with acclaimed performances in *Doctor Prisoner* (2019) and the historical drama *Under the Queen's Umbrella* (2022), as King Yi Ho. His talent has been recognized with several awards, including the Excellence Award at the 2019 KBS Drama Awards for his performance in *Doctor Prisoner*, establishing him as one of the most reliable and esteemed character actors of his generation in the South Korean television landscape.