Chun Woo-hee

Quick Facts: Who was Chun Woo-hee?

Subject:

Chun Woo-hee

Known for:

South Korean actress known for roles in Sunny, Han Gong-ju, and Be Melodramatic.

Born:

1987-04-20

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Chun Woo-hee (Korean: 천우희; born April 20, 1987) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2004, but first drew attention with her supporting role as a rebellious teenager in the box-office hit Sunny (2011). Her other notable roles include the films Han Gong-ju (2013) and The Wailing (2016), as well as the television series Be Melodramatic (2019) and The 8 Show (2024).

Career & Major Achievements

Chun entered the acting department at Kyonggi University in 2006. In 2014, Chun received critical acclaim for her leading role as the title character in Han Gong-ju, a coming-of-age indie film about a traumatized young woman trying to move on with her life after a tragedy. The film was inspired by the infamous Miryang gang rape case of 2004.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On February 11, 2023, Chun donated ₩20 million to help 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, by donating money through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association. In March 2025, Chun donated ₩40 million to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association for the 2025 wildfire victims in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-04-20): Birth of Chun Woo-hee — South Korean actress known for roles in Sunny, Han Gong-ju, and Be Melodramatic.
2. 2004: 2004 Milestone — She made her acting debut in 2004, but first drew attention with her supporting role as a rebellious teenager in the box-office hit Sunny (2011).
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Chun entered the acting department at Kyonggi University in 2006.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Her other notable roles include the films Han Gong-ju (2013) and The Wailing (2016), as well as the television series Be Melodramatic (2019) and The 8 Show (2024).
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Chun received critical acclaim for her leading role as the title character in Han Gong-ju, a coming-of-age indie film about a traumatized young woman trying to move on with her life after a tragedy.
6. 2023: 2023 Milestone — On February 11, 2023, Chun donated ₩20 million to help 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, by donating money through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.
7. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In March 2025, Chun donated ₩40 million to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association for the 2025 wildfire victims in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Chun Woo-hee

True or False: “Chun Woo-hee's first major role was in the film The Wailing (2016).”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Her initial attention came from her supporting role in the 2011 box-office hit film Sunny.

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