Choi Sang muk

Biography

Choi Sang-muk is a South Korean cinematographer and director of photography known for his contributions to the Korean film and television industries. He has built his career through work in cinematography, camera operation, and lighting, collaborating with various filmmakers on feature films and television productions. He is particularly recognised for Hello Ghost (2010), A Werewolf Boy (2012), The Target (2014), and the Netflix medical drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025).

Choi began his professional career in the film industry around 2000, initially working as part of camera and lighting crews. His early credits include Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), Take Care of My Cat (2001), No Blood No Tears (2002), and Crying Fist (2005). These experiences helped him develop his technical knowledge of camera work, lighting, and visual composition.

He gradually moved into director of photography roles and worked on several films across different genres. His notable cinematography credits include:

One of his best-known projects is A Werewolf Boy (2012), a romantic fantasy drama starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young. He also worked on Hello Ghost, a comedy-drama featuring Cha Tae-hyun, and The Target, an action thriller starring Ryu Seung-ryong. His cinematography work on these productions demonstrated his experience with different storytelling styles and visual approaches.

In television, Choi is credited for his work on Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025). The latter brought his cinematography work to a wider international streaming audience.

Throughout his career, Choi Sang-muk has contributed to numerous Korean productions, working across cinematography, camera departments, and lighting teams. His experience in both film and television has established him as a skilled behind-the-scenes professional in South Korean entertainment.