Cho Seung-woo
Biography
Cho Seung-woo is a South Korean actor born on March 28, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea. Known for his work in film, television, and musical theatre, he made his screen debut in the 2000 film Chunhyang, having been selected from hundreds of candidates. His cinematic works include Marathon in 2005, Tazza: The High Rollers in 2006, and Inside Men in 2015. He is recognized for his versatility, moving between restrained realism and intense character-driven roles with a preference for complex narratives and morally layered characters. In his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in acting and was cast in an MBC historical television drama, marking his first appearance in a television drama.
Career overview
Cho Seung-woo is a South Korean actor born on March 28, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea. Known for his work in acting, he has established known credits numbering 28. He is widely regarded for his versatility across film, television, and musical theatre. He made his screen debut in the 2000 film Chunhyang, 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 in 2005, Tazza: The High Rollers in 2006, and Inside Men in 2015. These performances demonstrated 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.
In television, Cho Seung-woo was cast in the MBC historical drama titled Maoui, which marked his appearance in a television drama for the first time in his 13-year acting career.
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- The East Palace (2026) as King (Lee Yeon)
- Divorce Attorney Shin (2023) as Shin Sung-han
- Sisyphus (2021) as Han Tae-sul
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Life (2018) as Koo Seung-Hyo
- Feng Shui (2018) as Park Jae-sang
- Stranger (2017) as Hwang Si-mok
- Assassination (2015) as Kim Won-bong
- Inside Men (2015) as Woo Jang-hoon
- God's Gift - 14 Days (2014) as Ki Dong-chan
- Lee Sang That Lee Sang (2013) as Lee Sang
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) as Self
- The King's Doctor (2012) as Baek Kwang-hyun
- The Peach Tree (2012) as Sang-hyun
- Perfect Game (2011) as Choi Dong-woon
- The Sword with No Name (2009) as Mu-myeong
- Go Go 70's (2008) as Sang-ku
- Go Go 70's (2008) Music
- Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) as Go-ni
- Love Phobia (2006) as Cho Jo-kang
- Marathon (2005) as Yoon Cho-won
- Low Life (2004) as Choi Tae-woong
- The Classic (2003) as Joon-ha
- YMCA Baseball Team (2002) as Horseman
- Who Are You? (2002) as Hyung-tae
- H (2002) as Shin Hyun
- Ahmijimong (2001) as Ahn Ji-hoon
- Wanee & Junah (2001) as Yeong-min
- Chunhyang (2000) as Mongryong Lee