Seo Hyun-woo

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for intense roles in theater, film, and television.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Seo Hyun-woo
Role / Field:
Acclaimed South Korean actor known for intense roles in theater, film, and television.
Born:
1983-11-20
Century / Era:
1983s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Seo Hyun-woo (born 20 November 1983) is a South Korean actor who began his career on stage and made his debut in a musical in 2010. In the same year, he won an acting award at The 9th Off Daehakro Festival. Seo faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years following his graduation. Seo naturally turned his attention to Daehakro plays and independent films. He starred as the main lead in Hyung Seul-woo's film Allergy (2015) that received the grand prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He also starred in Shin Dong-young's short film Hatred, which received an official invitation to the 70th Cannes Film Festival. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of reporter Kim Moo-jin in the 2020 drama Flower of Evil. In 2022, Seo played the role of Sa Cheol-seong in Park Chan-wook's film Decision to Leave. His performance earned him the New Actor Award at the 21st Director's Cut Awards. Seo was born in Busan on 20 November 1983.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He attended elementary and middle school in Tongyeong before moving to Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, to attend Hanil High School, a prestigious boarding school. His alumni include actors Park Jeong-min and Cho Hyun-chul. In high school, Seo was known for his lively personality and served as both class president and vice president. However, he felt a lack of direction due to the immense academic pressure. This changed at the end of his first year when he saw a school play for the first time, written by his literature teacher.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1983 (1983-11-20): Birth of Seo Hyun-woo — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for intense roles in theater, film, and television.
  2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He starred as the main lead in Hyung Seul-woo's film Allergy (2015) that received the grand prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.
  3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He is widely recognized for his portrayal of reporter Kim Moo-jin in the 2020 drama Flower of Evil.
  4. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Seo played the role of Sa Cheol-seong in Park Chan-wook's film Decision to Leave.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Seo Hyun-woo

True or False: “Seo Hyun-woo's initial passion for acting developed while he was studying English literature at Kookmin University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His interest in theater was first sparked after seeing a school play during his high school years, not while enrolled in university.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seo Hyun-woo

Who was Seo Hyun-woo and what are their primary contributions?

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for intense roles in theater, film, and television. Origins & Early Life: Seo Hyun-woo (born 20 November 1983) is a South Korean actor who began his career on stage and made his debut in a musical in 2010. In the same year, he won an acting award at The 9th Off Daehakro Festival. Seo faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years following his graduation. Seo naturally turned his attention to Daehakro plays and independent films. He starred as the main lead in Hyung Seul-woo's film Allergy (2015) that received the grand prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.

When was Seo Hyun-woo born and during which historical era did they live?

Seo Hyun-woo was born on 1983-11-20. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1983 Chrono-Archive.

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