Choi Woo Sik has been in the industry for a decade now, and burnouts, anxiety, and mental stress are not new to him anymore.
The actor has shown his top-notch acting performances in several dramas like "Set Me Free," "Train to Busan," "Okja," "Rosebud," and "Parasite," in which he bagged the Outstanding Performance Awards in the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
With his dizzying months as he jumped from one project to another, the actor experienced mental stress and anxiety in his career. Here's how the "Our Beloved Summer" star copes with it!
Award-Winning Actor Choi Woo Sik's Slew of Multiple Projects
The 32-year-old actor received many acting roles for the past three years, jumping from one project to another. He has shown his impressive acting prowess in dramas and bagged many awards under his belt.
After "Parasite," he immediately began to film his forthcoming Netflix film "Wonderland," while also preparing for his drama "Time to Hunt."
Although Choi Woo Sik received many praises and recognition, he longs to be a better and worldwide acclaimed actor.
"I need to become an actor who is immersed with their feelings and their characters' personalities and nuances," Choi Woo Sik once said.
Because of this, Choi Woo Sik spends more time working than taking a break to relax his body and mind. Having said that, the actor soon experienced difficulties in focusing on things, sleeping, and doing his job with alertness.
Choi Woo Sik Talks About Mental Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia and More
Choi Woo Sik appears calm on the outside as he participates in various television variety shows, often dubbed as a shy and reserved man.
At the beginning of his career, he has never experienced stress and other health difficulties. However, as he grew older, he confessed that he developed insomnia after overworking himself to satisfy himself and his fans.
"I have experienced ups and downs because I take pleasure in my work rather than relaxation," he said.
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Due to stress, he noticed how he became disinterested in things he was once passionate about. Not only that, but the surge of the pandemic also contributed to his already decreasing self-esteem.
In spite of his mental state, Choi Woo Sik was determined to bounce back from the slump and rebuild his self-confidence.
Hiking, Camping, Meditation, and Good Food: Key To a Happy and Healthy Life
Award-winning actor Choi Woo Sik, despite how much he loved his work, knew how to prioritize his mental health and stability of his body now after his gruesome battle with his mind.
The actor loves touring, hiking, and everything that is related to the beauty of nature. He may not look like it, but he is more of the adventurous type. He said, "I like mountains. I'm drawn in by the ocean, too. I like places where I can wander freely in nature."
Nature does not only help the mind in meditation and balancing the state of the mind and body, it is also a great way to exercise.
Hiking, camping, and meditating from time to time helped the "Our Beloved Summer" star to feel young once again.
Choi Woo Sik also indulges in good food, another way to satiate the body and boost serotonin to get him through the day.
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The actor also shared the key point in becoming healthy: gratitude. Choi Woo Sik shared that before he sleeps, he assesses the things he has and the gay moments he has experienced, and mentally thank God for giving him his life, and himself, for taking care of his well-being.
Moreover, Choi Woo Sik and Kim Da Mi return to the small screen with SBS TV's forthcoming rom-com drama "Our Beloved Summer." The drama is scheduled to air for the first time on December 6 at 10:00 p.m. KST.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
