Bul-am Choi, currently rehabilitating after herniated disc surgery, shares cheerful update during Minister Choi Hwi-young's hospital visit.
Actor Bul-am Choi, who is currently focusing on rehabilitation after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc, revealed his healthy current status as he received a hospital visit from Choi Hwi-young, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Minister Choi stated that Bul-am Choi warmly welcomed him with his signature smile and promised to drink makgeolli together after his discharge.
On the 11th, Minister Choi Hwi-young visited Bul-am Choi's hospital room to check on his well-being, accompanied by Mo Eun-young, Director of the Korean Film Archive. Bul-am Choi's wife, Min-ja Kim, was also present. They engaged in conversation on various topics, including art and religion, and Bul-am Choi offered warm encouragement.
During the visit, Director Mo Eun-young presented Bul-am Choi with a Blu-ray of the film *The Last Witness*, in which he played the lead role. This film earned Bul-am Choi the Korean Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, and he was delighted to receive it. Bul-am Choi stepped down from KBS’s “Korean Table,” which he had hosted for 14 years, after becoming unable to move freely following surgery for a herniated disc last year. He is currently focusing on rehabilitation treatment at the hospital and striving for recovery.
Veteran Actor Choi Bool-am Recovering After Surgery
Renowned South Korean actor Choi Bool-am is currently undergoing rehabilitation following surgery for a herniated disc. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young recently visited the actor, reporting that Choi remains in good spirits and is looking forward to his recovery.
A Tribute to Choi Bool-am's Cinematic Career
During his hospital visit, Choi Bool-am was presented with a restored Blu-ray edition of the 1980 film 'The Last Witness.' The film is a significant milestone in his career, as it earned him the Best Actor award at the 1st Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.