Cho Seung-Woo

Cho Seung-Woo (born March 28, 1980) is a South Korean actor known for his work in film, television, and musical theatre. Growing up with an influence from his sister, who performed in musicals, he developed an early interest in musical performance. During his high school years, he focused heavily on his passion for music before transitioning into film acting after securing a starring role.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Cho Seung-Woo entered the entertainment industry when he auditioned for director Im Kwon-Taek's film Chunhyang (2000) and was cast in the starring role of Lee Mongryong. This role marked his entry into cinema.

Filmography

Over the years, Cho has starred in numerous prominent films and television series:

Chunhyang (2000) - Lee Mongryong
Classic (2003) - Jun-Ho
Marathon (2005) - Yoon Cho-Won
Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) - Go-ni
Inside Men (2015) - Prosecutor Woo Jang-Hoon
Feng Shui (2018) - Park Jae-Sang

Television Series

Cho has also taken on leading roles in acclaimed television dramas, gaining widespread recognition:

The King's Doctor (2012-2013) - Baek Gwang-Hyun
Stranger (2017, 2020) - Hwang Si-Mok
Life (2018) - Koo Seung-Hyo
Sisyphus: The Myth (2021) - Han Tae-Sul
Divorce Attorney Shin (2023) - Shin Sung-Han

Military Service

On December 15, 2008, Cho enlisted in the South Korean military to fulfill his mandatory service requirement.