Cho Seung-woo
Birthday: 1980-03-28 | Place of Birth: Seoul, South KoreaCho 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Shin Sung-han
as Han Tae-sul
as Koo Seung-Hyo
as Park Jae-sang
as Hwang Si-mok
as Woo Jang-hoon
as Ki Dong-chan
as Baek Kwang-hyun
as Sang-hyun
as Choi Dong-woon
as Mu-myeong
as Sang-ku
as Cho Jo-kang
as Go-ni
as Shin Hyun
as Yoon Cho-won
as Choi Tae-woong
as Joon-ha
as Hyung-tae
as Ahn Ji-hoon
as Yeong-min
as Mongryong Lee
as Hwang Si-mok
as The King
