Cho Seung-woo
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.
Acting
Movie
Assassination
as Kim Won-bong
2015
TV
Stranger
as Hwang Si-mok
2017
Movie
The Classic
as Joon-ha
2003
Movie
Inside Men
as Woo Jang-hoon
2015
TV
Sisyphus
as Han Tae-sul
2021
Movie
Tazza: The High Rollers
as Go-ni
2006
Movie
Marathon
as Yoon Cho-won
2005
Movie
The Sword with No Name
as Mu-myeong
2009
Movie
H
as Shin Hyun
2002
Movie
Chunhyang
as Mongryong Lee
2000
TV
Divorce Attorney Shin
as Shin Sung-han
2023
TV
Life
as Koo Seung-Hyo
2018
Movie
Wanee & Junah
as Yeong-min
2001
Movie
Feng Shui
as Park Jae-sang
2018
Movie
Love Phobia
as Cho Jo-kang
2006
Movie
Perfect Game
as Choi Dong-woon
2011
Movie
YMCA Baseball Team
as Horseman
2002
Movie
Low Life
as Choi Tae-woong
2004
TV
God's Gift - 14 Days
as Ki Dong-chan
2014
Movie
Who Are You?
as Hyung-tae
2002
TV
The King's Doctor
as Baek Kwang-hyun
2012
Movie
Go Go 70's
as Sang-ku
2008
TV
You Quiz on the Block
as Self
2018
Movie
The Peach Tree
as Sang-hyun
2012