Cho Seung-woo
Born: 1980-03-28 in Seoul, South Korea
Known For: Acting
Biography
Cho Seung-woo (조승우; born March 28, 1980) is a South Korean actor widely regarded for his versatility across film, television, and musical theatre. He made his screen debut in Chunhyang (2000), where he was selected from hundreds of candidates, marking the beginning of a career defined by careful role selection and consistent critical acclaim. In cinema, he established himself through performances in works such as Marathon (2005), Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), and Inside Men (2015), demonstrating a wide acting range that moves between restrained realism and intense character-driven roles. His filmography reflects a preference for complex narratives and morally layered characters. On television, he gained broader recognition through his role as Hwang Si-mok in Stranger (2017–2020), a performance noted for its controlled emotional expression and precision. The role further reinforced his reputation as an actor capable of conveying depth through subtlety. In addition to his screen work, Cho Seung-woo is one of the most prominent figures in Korean musical theatre. He has led major productions including Jekyll & Hyde and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, earning acclaim for his vocal ability and stage presence, and contributing significantly to the popularity of musicals in South Korea. Across mediums, he is recognized for his disciplined approach to acting and his ability to fully inhabit diverse roles, maintaining a career that balances critical recognition with enduring public respect.
Filmography
2023
- Divorce Attorney Shin as Shin Sung-han
2021
- Sisyphus as Han Tae-sul
2018
- You Quiz on the Block as Self
- Life as Koo Seung-Hyo
- Feng Shui as Park Jae-sang
2017
- Stranger as Hwang Si-mok
2015
- Assassination as Kim Won-bong
- Inside Men as Woo Jang-hoon
2014
- God's Gift - 14 Days as Ki Dong-chan
2013
- Lee Sang That Lee Sang as Lee Sang
2012
- Baeksang Arts Awards as Self
- The King's Doctor as Baek Kwang-hyun
- The Peach Tree as Sang-hyun
2011
- Perfect Game as Choi Dong-woon
2009
- The Sword with No Name as Mu-myeong
2008
- Go Go 70's as Sang-ku
2006
- Tazza: The High Rollers as Go-ni
- Love Phobia as Cho Jo-kang
2005
- Marathon as Yoon Cho-won
2004
- Low Life as Choi Tae-woong
2003
- The Classic as Joon-ha
2002
- YMCA Baseball Team as Horseman
- Who Are You? as Hyung-tae
- H as Shin Hyun
2001
- Wanee & Junah as Yeong-min
- Ahmijimong as Ahn Ji-hoon
2000
- Chunhyang as Mongryong Lee