Yoo Soon-woong
Yoo Soon-woong (born 1963 in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea) is a South Korean actor and theatre director. He graduated from Unho High School and from Hanshin University, where he majored in Christian Education.
He began performing extensively during his university years through madanggeuk, appearing on many stages and becoming known for his strong presence and expressive delivery. His solo play Yeomjaengi Yu-ssi (염쟁이 유씨), created with him as the central performer, premiered in 2004 and has since been staged in multiple long-running seasons.
Yu Sun-ung is affiliated with the theatre group Art Factory Dure (예술공장 두레) and is particularly known for playing elderly characters.
Acting
Movie
The Wailing
as Police Station Chief
2016
TV
Destined with You
as Oh Sam-shik
2023
Movie
Masquerade
as High Ranking Public Official
2012
Movie
The Fortress
as Chief Scholar (uncredited)
2017
TV
Welcome to Samdal-ri
as Bu Dae-choon
2023
Movie
Pawn
as Byeong-dal
2020
Movie
Miracle: Letters to the President
as Old Man
2021
TV
When the Weather Is Fine
as Bookstore landlord
2020
TV
Youth of May
as Priest
2021
TV
Summer Strike
as Bae Young-ho
2022
Movie
Champion
as Doctor Han
2018
TV
If You Wish Upon Me
as Hwang Cha-yong
2022
Movie
Samjin Company English Class
as Village Foreman
2020
TV
Confidence Queen
as Mr. Yeom
2025
Movie
Juror 8
as Security Guard
2019
Movie
Hot Blooded
as Assemblyman Chae
2022
Movie
Seven Years of Night
as Female Shaman's Father
2018
Movie
Virus
as Na Jeong-bae
2025
TV
Cross
as Prisoner
2018
TV
Boar Hunt
as Lee Jang (Village head)
2022
Movie
Move the Grave
as Gwan-taek
2020
Movie
The Land of Morning Calm
as Hyuck-soo
2024
Movie
Vestige
as Min-jae's father (Part II)
2022
Movie
Ginseng Boy
2025