Cho Seung-woo

Birthday: 1980-03-28
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

	Year	Title	Character
	2018-09-19	Feng Shui	Park Jae-sang
	2015-11-19	Inside Men	Woo Jang-hoon
	2015-07-22	Assassination	Kim Won-bong
	2013-11-28	Lee Sang That Lee Sang	Lee Sang
	2012-10-31	The Peach Tree	Sang-hyun
	2011-12-21	Perfect Game	Choi Dong-woon
	2009-09-24	The Sword with No Name	Mu-myeong
	2008-10-02	Go Go 70's	Sang-ku
	2006-09-28	Tazza: The High Rollers	Go-ni
	2006-04-27	Love Phobia	Cho Jo-kang
	2005-01-27	Marathon	Yoon Cho-won
	2004-05-21	Low Life	Choi Tae-woong
	2003-01-30	The Classic	Joon-ha
	2002-12-26	H	Shin Hyun
	2002-10-03	YMCA Baseball Team	Horseman
	2002-05-24	Who Are You?	Hyung-tae
	2001-11-23	Wanee & Junah	Yeong-min
	2001-03-26	Ahmijimong	Ahn Ji-hoon
	2000-01-29	Chunhyang	Mongryong Lee