Actor Choi Chul-ho attended Mongolia's largest traditional festival, Naadam, and the 1st World Horse Festival as an officially invited guest, serving as a bridge for cultural exchange between South Korea and Mongolia.

The Mongolian Naadam Festival and the 1st World Horse Festival, held from the 11th to the 13th, are Mongolia's flagship national events registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. During the same period, President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung also attended at the invitation of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, adding to the significance of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

Choi attended at the invitation of the event organizers and a local film production company, discussing ways to expand cooperation in the fields of culture and the arts with key Mongolian figures. Choi, who left a strong impression playing the role of Shin Ma-jeok in the SBS drama 'Epoch of Wild Men,' is said to enjoy high recognition in Mongolia through that work and character.

■ Day 1 of the Event (11th) — Banquet and Traditional Hospitality Experience On the first day of the event, he attended a banquet joined by a national singer couple who received the Mongolian Presidential Award, as well as film screenwriters. He was then invited to the home of a South Korea-Mongolia co-production film producer, where he experienced Mongolia's traditional culture of hospitality.

■ Day 2 of the Event (12th) — Special Horse Race with 'Physical: 100' Contestants On the 12th, a special horse race was held featuring contestants from the Netflix variety show 'Physical: 100' alongside Mongolian celebrities. Choi teamed up with a famous Mongolian trot singer to participate in the race, ultimately finishing 4th out of 10 teams. Showcasing the horseback riding skills he acquired during the filming of the KBS historical drama 'Dae Jo-yeong,' he demonstrated stable horsemanship and drew the attention of local officials.

■ Day 3 of the Event (13th) — Additional Horse Race and Conclusion of Cultural Exchange On the final day of the event, the 13th, an additional horse race and cultural exchange program were held with the 'Physical: 100' cast and Mongolian officials, and all scheduled events concluded successfully.

■ Future Plans — Discussions on Youth Mystery Work and South Korea-Mongolia Co-Production Project Choi is reportedly discussing appearances in a locally produced youth mystery genre work and participation in a South Korea-Mongolia co-production project, prompted by this visit. For the project, a plan to conduct approximately 30% of the total filming in South Korea is currently under review. A Mongolian official stated, "We plan to pursue various social contribution activities in the future with actor Choi Chul-ho, who has consistently carried out donations and volunteer work in the areas of youth and disabled welfare."

Through this visit to Mongolia, Choi expanded the potential for cooperation not only in cultural and artistic exchange but also in international social contribution, contributing to the revitalization of private cultural diplomacy between South Korea and Mongolia.