Cho Seung Woo

Cho Seung Woo is a South Korean actor and singer.

He’s best recognized for his main roles in various Korean movies such as The Classic (2003), Marathon (2005), Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), and Inside Men (2015).

Career

Cho Seung Woo came from a musical family. His father is a singer while his older sister acts in musical theater. Since young, he also dreamed of taking part in musical theater.

However in 1999, he managed to win an audition for the film Chunhyang. The film would screen in 2000 at Cannes. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a hit domestically.

Following his acting debut, Seung Woo would have several more roles in films. Some of his works can be found in Wanee & Junah (2001), H (2002), and The Classic (2003).

In 2005, the actor finally got his breakout role. He starred in the hit film Marathon. His amazing performances earned him various awards.

This includes the Best Actor at Grand Bell Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards.

Other than having an amazing career in the film industry, the man from Seoul also found success in musical theater.

Still in 2005, he starred in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Jekyll and Hyde. His performance was critically acclaimed.

Over the next few years, Seung Woo continued his run of incredible performance in films and theater.

His involvement in the 2010 production of Jekyll and Hyde and the 2012 Doctor Zhivago drew massive attention to the musical theater industry.

In 2012, this Aries man also had his TV debut. He starred in the series The King’s Doctor.

Afterwards, he had many more memorable roles in God’s Gift: 14 Days (2014), Life (2018) and Sisyphus: The Myth (2021).

Profile

Real Name: Cho Seung Woo (조승우)
Stage Name: Cho Seung Woo
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Birthday: March 28, 1980
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: Korean
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Profession: Actor
Education: Dankook University
Hobbies: Fishing
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

Father: Cho Kyung Soo
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: Cho Seo Yeon

Girlfriend & Dating History

Kang Hye Jung

Before Kang Hye Jung was married to Tablo, she used to date Cho Seung Woo.

They dated for three years before separated in 2007 for undisclosed reasons.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be around $1 million to $5 million. He seems to earn most of his income from working as an actor in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to alter his visual appearance.

Facts

Seung Woo is signed under Good Man Story Entertainment since 2015.
He grew up in Seoul.
He can play the guitar and piano.
Growing up, this actor carried around CD more than books.
He cares a lot about education.
He has been dubbed as one of the best actors of his generation.
Lots of younger actors look up to him.
He was inspired by his sister to pursue a career in musical theater.
He has a very strong vocal.
Seung Woo has admitted to be a selfish person.
He would only do films or series which interest him.
He doesn’t really care whether his projects do well commercially or not.
This Aries man is known to be really manly and charming.
He put off doing drama series until 2012 because he feared that there won’t be time to eat or sleep.
He used to help mentor Kim Junsu and still close with him.
His salary for the 2010 production Jekyll and Hyde drew controversy as he would become the highest paid musical theater actor in South Korea.
He was enlisted for the mandatory military service from 2008 until 2010.
He was in a relationship with actress Kang Hye Jung in 2004-2007.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Feng Shui (2018), as Park Jae Sang
Assassination (2015), as Kim Won Bong (cameo)
Inside Men (2015), as Prosecutor Woo Jang Hoon
The Peach Tree (2012), as Sang Hyun (siamese twin)
Perfect Game (2011), as Choi Dong Won
The Sword With No Name (2009), as Mu Myeong
Go Go 70s (2008), as Sang Kyu
Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), as Go ni
Love Phobia (2006), as Jo Kang
Marathon (2005), as Yoon Cho Won
Low Life (2004), as Choi Tae woong
Classic (2003), as Jun Ho
H (2002), as Shin Hyun
YMCA Baseball Team (2002)
Who Are You? (2002), as Hyung Tae (Melo)
Wanee and Junah (2001), as Yeong Min
Ahmijimong (2001)
Chunhyang (2000), as Mongryong Lee

Drama Series

Divorce Attorney Shin (JTBC | 2023), as Shin Sung Han
Sisyphus: The Myth (JTBC | 2021), as Han Tae Sul
Stranger 2 (tvN | 2020), as Hwang Si Mok
Life (JTBC | 2018), as Koo Seung Hyo
Stranger (tvN | 2017), as Hwang Si Mok
God’s Gift – 14 Days (SBS | 2014), as Ki Dong Chan
The King’s Doctor (MBC | 2012-2013), as Baek Gwang Hyun

TV Movies

Drama Festival: Lee Sang Lee Sang Lee Sang (MBC | 2013), as Lee Sang

Music Video Appearances

Prayer to Overcome Sadness (2005) – Boohwal
Another Side of Memory (2005) – Boohwal

Quotes

“I try to stay logical. I try my hardest not to stand out. I’m like that on set too. Maybe it’s just the way I am, but I don’t like being in the limelight and doing things. I decided to go with a silent image so I don’t lose the weight of pressure.”

“Don’t forget what you want to remember and destroy what you don’t want to remember. that’s what selective forgetting is all about.”

“I like girl groups, and I really love their songs. SISTAR’s ‘Loving U’, KARA’s ‘PANDORA’, and SECRET’s ‘Magic’ are particularly good.”

Pics of Cho Seung Woo

1. Seung Woo always looks so elegant

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2. He has a beautiful smile

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3. Love this fun photoshoot

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4. He is really charming

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5. Seung Woo is rocking the badass vibe

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FAQs

Who is Cho Seung Woo?

He is a South Korean actor and singer.

Who is Cho Seung Woo’s real name?

His real name is Cho Seung Woo (조승우).

What makes Cho Seung Woo famous?

He’s famous because of his main roles in various Korean movies such as The Classic (2003), Marathon (2005), Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), and Inside Men (2015).