Teo Yoo
Biography
Teo Yoo, born Kim Chi-hun on April 11, 1981, in Cologne, Germany, is a South Korean actor known by the stage name Teo Yoo. He has starred as Viktor Tsoi in the 2018 biographical musical film Leto and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor in 2021. In 2023, he gained wider recognition for starring in the romantic drama film Past Lives, which earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In June 2024, he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is also known for his work in projects including Arthdalská kronika, Vagabond, and Láska z nenávisti.
Career overview
Teo Yoo is a South Korean actor born on April 11, 1981, in Cologne, Germany. Also known professionally by his birth name Kim Chi-hun, his career in acting includes fifty known credits across film and television.
He gained notable recognition for his work in film, starring as Viktor Tsoi in the 2018 biographical musical film Leto. His performance in 2021 earned him the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor. In 2023, he achieved wider recognition for starring in the romantic drama film Past Lives, which earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Additionally, his filmography includes appearances in Arthdal Chronicles, Vagabond, and Love to Hate You.
In June 2024, his contributions to the film industry were further recognized when he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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56 titles- Karoshi (2027)
- Dirty Money (2024) as Jang Ji-yang
- Music Adventure by Accident (2024) as Self
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- Past Lives (2023) as Hae Sung
- Love to Hate You (2023) as Nam Kang-ho
- Hong Seok-cheon's Jewelry Box (2023) as Self
- Decision to Leave (2022) as Assistant Manager Lee
- The Recruit (2022) as Jang Kyun
- Dr. Brain (2021) as Secretary Yoon
- The Window (2021) as Jae-Yeon Cho
- Honeymoon Tavern (2021) as Self
- New Year Blues (2021) as Rae-hwan
- Log in Belgium (2021) as Self
- Log in Belgium (2021) Music
- Log in Belgium (2021) Editor
- Log in Belgium (2021) Producer
- Log in Belgium (2021) Director
- Log in Belgium (2021) Writer
- Log in Belgium (2021) Director of Photography
- Money Game (2020) as Yoo Jin-Han
- Pawn (2020) as Deok-hwa
- The School Nurse Files (2020) as Mackenzie
- Vagabond (2019) as Jerome / Park Su-chan
- Arthdal Chronicles (2019) as Ragaz
- Chocolate (2019) as Kwon Min-seong
- Black Money (2019) as Steve Jung
- Vertigo (2019) as Jin-su
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- The Manager (2018) as Self
- Movie Room (2018) as Self
- Leto (2018) as Viktor Tsoi
- Drama Stage (2017) as Yoon Jae-ho
- Live Up to Your Name (2017) as [Guy at the Bar]
- Kim and Karn. (2017) as Mr. Kim
- The Moment (2017) as Kim
- Bitcoin Heist (2016) as Thomas
- Equals (2015) as Peter
- You Call It Passion (2015) as Jay
- Seoul Searching (2015) as Klaus Kim
- One on One (2014) as Shadow 3
- The Cravings (2013) as Teo
- Behind the Camera (2013) as Self
- Love Fiction (2012) as Secretary
- Shanghai Strangers (2012) as The Lover
- Code Name: Jackal (2012) as Mustache
- Running Man (2010) as Self
- Innocent When You Dream (2010) as Gustav Verga
- The Actresses (2009) as Emil
- Day Night Day Night (2006) as Driver
- Brooklyn Bound (2005) as Tommy Woo
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Stratagem as Daniel Sim
- Wed Thu Fri as Lee Won-pil
- The Worst Boy in the World
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Teo Yoo best known for?
Teo Yoo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Seasons (2023), Past Lives (2023), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Decision to Leave (2022).
When and where was Teo Yoo born?
Teo Yoo was born on April 11, 1981 in Cologne, Germany.
How many credits does Teo Yoo have?
Teo Yoo has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2027.
What is Teo Yoo's background in cinema and television?
Teo Yoo, born Kim Chi-hun on April 11, 1981, in Cologne, Germany, is a South Korean actor known by the stage name Teo Yoo. He has starred as Viktor Tsoi in the 2018 biographical musical film Leto and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor in 2021. In 2023, he gained wider recognition for starring in the roma...