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Cho Seung-woo
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Cho Seung-woo
Homepage
http://chosw.net/
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1980-03-28,Seoul, South Korea
Gender
Male
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

The Sword with No Name

6.089

The Sword with No Name
2009-09-24

6.5

The Peach Tree
2012-10-31

Tazza: The High Rollers

6.9

Tazza: The High Rollers
2006-09-28

7.238

Marathon
2005-01-27

5.9

Low Life
2004-05-21

7.1

Wanee & Junah
2001-11-23

7.626

The Classic
2003-01-30

6.402

H
2002-12-26

6.6

Who Are You?
2002-05-24

6.8

Love Phobia
2006-04-27

6.598

Chunhyang
2000-01-29

7

Go Go 70s
2008-10-02

7

Inside Men
2015-11-19

6.9

Perfect Game
2011-12-21

7.2

Feng Shui
2018-09-19

YMCA Baseball Team

6.3

YMCA Baseball Team
2002-10-03

7.293

Assassination
2015-07-22

0

Ahmijimong
2001-03-26

Lee Sang That Lee Sang

3

Lee Sang That Lee Sang
2013-11-28

You Quiz on the Block

8.3

You Quiz on the Block
2018-08-29

God's Gift - 14 Days

7.8

God's Gift - 14 Days
2014-03-03

The King's Doctor

4.6

The King's Doctor
2012-10-01

8.263

Stranger
2017-06-10

7.1

Life
2018-07-23

Divorce Attorney Shin

7.857

Divorce Attorney Shin
2023-03-04

Baeksang Arts Awards

0

Baeksang Arts Awards
2012-04-26

7.1

Sisyphus
2021-02-17

The East Palace

8.165

The East Palace
2026-07-17