Cho Seung-woo
Acting
Born March 28, 1980, Seoul, South Korea
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.
Filmography
- The East Palace — King
- Divorce Attorney Shin — Shin Sung-han
- Sisyphus — Han Tae-sul
- 2018Feng Shui — Park Jae-sang
- Life — Koo Seung-Hyo
- Stranger — Hwang Si-mok
- 2015Assassination — Kim Won-bong
- 2015Inside Men — Woo Jang-hoon
- God's Gift - 14 Days — Ki Dong-chan
- 2013Lee Sang That Lee Sang — Lee Sang
- The King's Doctor — Baek Kwang-hyun
- 2012The Peach Tree — Sang-hyun
- 2011Perfect Game — Choi Dong-woon
- 2009The Sword with No Name — Mu-myeong
- 2008Go Go 70s — Sang-ku, Music
- 2006Love Phobia — Cho Jo-kang
- 2006Tazza: The High Rollers — Go-ni
- 2005Marathon — Yoon Cho-won
- 2004Low Life — Choi Tae-woong
- 2003The Classic — Joon-ha
- 2002H — Shin Hyun
- 2002Who Are You? — Hyung-tae
- 2002YMCA Baseball Team — Horseman
- 2001Ahmijimong — Ahn Ji-hoon
- 2001Wanee & Junah — Yeong-min
- 2000Chunhyang — Mongryong Lee
Appearances as themselves (2)
- You Quiz on the Block — Self
- Baeksang Arts Awards — Self