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== Career ==
== Career ==
After graduating, Seo debuted as Actor at the age of 27 with the musical ''Organ of My Heart'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web |last=머니투데이 |date=2010-02-02 |title=[보도자료]설 연휴, 온 가족이 함께 즐기면 좋은 공연_내마음의풍금 |url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2010020209311730593 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=머니투데이 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=여성신문 |date=2010-02-04 |title='내마음의풍금' 설연휴, 온가족이 함께 즐기는 공연! |trans-title='My Heart's Fungeum' Lunar New Year's holiday, a performance that the whole family enjoys together! |url=https://www.womennews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=43157 |access-date=2024-04-12 |work=여성신문 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=오명언 |date=2022-12-14 |title=서현우 "단역 시절은 버티는 게 아니라 공부하는 시간이었죠" |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20221213067900005 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=연합뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> Starting with the movie ''[[White: The Melody of the Curse]]'' (2011), he challenged himself with acting onscreen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=조선일보 |date=2020-07-16 |title=[인터뷰] '모두의 거짓말' 서현우 "뚝심있게 10년..앞으로도 끊임없이 연기해야죠" |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/12/25/2019122500430.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=조선일보 |language=ko}}</ref> However, he faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years following his graduation. Determined to make his mark, he diligently visited film companies on a daily basis, submitting his profile and attending auditions without fail.<ref name=":4" /> Eventually, Seo's talent was recognized, and he began to establish himself in independent films. In particular, his performance in ''[[A Hard Day]]'' (2014) and ''[[Fatal Intuition]]'' (2015) stood out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Ji-yeon |date=2020-07-16 |title=[인터뷰] '모두의 거짓말' 서현우 "뚝심있게 10년..앞으로도 끊임없이 연기해야죠" |trans-title=[Interview] Seo Hyun-woo from ‘Everybody’s Lies’ “I have to persevere for 10 years… I need to continue acting constantly in the future” |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/12/25/2019122500430.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Chosun Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref> In 2015, he starred in the film ''Byeong-gu (Allergy)'', which won the Grand Prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2018-10-24 |title=`죄 많은 소녀` `뷰티풀 데이즈` 배우 서현우 "감정 덜어낸 연기가 힘이 세죠" |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/8527414 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=매일경제 |language=ko}}</ref>
After graduating, Seo debuted as Actor at the age of 27 with the musical ''Organ of My Heart'' (2010).<ref>{{Cite web |last=머니투데이 |date=2010-02-02 |title=[보도자료]설 연휴, 온 가족이 함께 즐기면 좋은 공연_내마음의풍금 |url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2010020209311730593 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=머니투데이 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=여성신문 |date=2010-02-04 |title='내마음의풍금' 설연휴, 온가족이 함께 즐기는 공연! |trans-title='My Heart's Fungeum' Lunar New Year's holiday, a performance that the whole family enjoys together! |url=https://www.womennews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=43157 |access-date=2024-04-12 |work=여성신문 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=오명언 |date=2022-12-14 |title=서현우 "단역 시절은 버티는 게 아니라 공부하는 시간이었죠" |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20221213067900005 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=연합뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> Starting with the movie ''[[White: The Melody of the Curse]]'' (2011), he challenged himself with acting onscreen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=조선일보 |date=2020-07-16 |title=[인터뷰] '모두의 거짓말' 서현우 "뚝심있게 10년..앞으로도 끊임없이 연기해야죠" |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/12/25/2019122500430.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=조선일보 |language=ko}}</ref> However, he faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years following his graduation. Determined to make his mark, he diligently visited film companies on a daily basis, submitting his profile and attending auditions without fail.<ref name=":4" /> Eventually, Seo's talent was recognized, and he began to establish himself in independent films. In particular, his performance in ''[[A Hard Day]]'' (2014) and ''[[Fatal Intuition]]'' (2015) stood out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Ji-yeon |date=2020-07-16 |title=[인터뷰] '모두의 거짓말' 서현우 "뚝심있게 10년..앞으로도 끊임없이 연기해야죠" |trans-title=[Interview] Seo Hyun-woo from ‘Everybody’s Lies’ “I have to persevere for 10 years… I need to continue acting constantly in the future” |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/12/25/2019122500430.html |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=Chosun Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref> In 2015, he starred in the film ''Byeong-gu (Allergy)'', which won the Grand Prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2018-10-24 |title=`죄 많은 소녀` `뷰티풀 데이즈` 배우 서현우 "감정 덜어낸 연기가 힘이 세죠" |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/8527414 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=매일경제 |language=ko}}</ref>

Later, Seo expanded his repertoire with darker roles in limited-run plays produced by Aligator Theater Company. In 2015, Seo auditioned for role Lee in Korean revival of [[Sam Shepard]]'s acclaimed ''[[True West (play)|True West]],'' directed by ''[[Oh Man-seok]].'' He was cast as Lee with [[Jeon Seok-ho]], Kim Jun-won, and Lee Dae-il. They alternately acted opposite [[Kim Seon-ho]], [[Lee Hyun-wook]] and Moon Sung-il, who played Lee's younger brother Austin. According to [[Interpark]], the play ranked first for theater ticket sales at the same time as ticket sales was opened. It was performed at the University Road A Art Hall from August 13 to November 1.<ref>{{Cite web |last=뉴스1 |date=2016-07-09 |title=[공연感]서현우X이현욱, '트루웨스트 리턴즈'의 재발견 |url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?2714408 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=뉴스1 |language=ko}}</ref>

In 2016, Seo did two back-to-back plays with Aligator Theater Company. He reprised his role as Lee in Korean encore performance of playwright [[Sam Shepard]]'s play ''[[True West (play)|True West Return]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=스포츠월드 |date=2016-05-09 |title=서현우, 대학로로 리턴… 연극 '트루웨스트 리턴즈' 출연 |url=https://m.sportsworldi.com/view/20160509003188 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=스포츠월드 |language=ko}}</ref> Then Seo appeared in the 2016 revival of [[Patrick Marber]]'s hit play ''[[Closer (play)|Closer]]'', directed by [[Roh Deok]] as Larry. He was double-cast with [[Bae Seong-woo]], and acted opposite [[Kim Seon-ho]], [[Park Eun-seok]], [[Kim So-jin]], and [[Park So-dam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-09-09 |title=[문화 生] 박소담 "네 명의 배우가 링 위에 오른 기분"...연극 '클로저' |trans-title=[Culture 生] Park So-dam "I feel like four actors are on the ring"...The play 'Closer' |url=https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23378 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120090004/http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=23378 |archive-date=January 20, 2023 |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=문화뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huh |first=Yun-seon |date=December 13, 2016 |title=2016 컬처 키워드 <공연> |trans-title=2016 Culture Keywords <Performance> |url=http://www.allurekorea.com/2016/12/13/%eb%b0%95%ec%86%8c%eb%8b%b4-%ea%b9%80%ea%b0%95%ec%9a%b0-%ec%a1%b0%ec%84%b1%ec%a7%84-%eb%93%b1-%ea%b3%b5%ec%97%b0%ea%b0%80%eb%a5%bc-%eb%9c%a8%ea%b2%81%ea%b2%8c-%eb%8b%ac%ea%b5%b0-%ec%86%8c%ec%8b%9d/?_C_=5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410012140/http://www.allurekorea.com/2016/12/13/%EB%B0%95%EC%86%8C%EB%8B%B4-%EA%B9%80%EA%B0%95%EC%9A%B0-%EC%A1%B0%EC%84%B1%EC%A7%84-%EB%93%B1-%EA%B3%B5%EC%97%B0%EA%B0%80%EB%A5%BC-%EB%9C%A8%EA%B2%81%EA%B2%8C-%EB%8B%AC%EA%B5%B0-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D/?_C_=5 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |access-date=December 27, 2020 |website=Allure Korea |language=ko}}</ref>


In 2017, Seo made appearances in a diverse range of films, showcasing his versatility. He had roles in five films, including three full-length commercial films: "1987," "Silence," and "Taxi Driver." In addition to these mainstream projects, he also ventured into the realm of independent cinema with the film "Coffee Noir: Black Brown" and explored the short film format with "Baekcheon.in which he appeared as the lead."<ref name=":4" /> The recognition of his work came when "Baekcheon" received an official invitation to the esteemed Cannes International Film Festival.<ref name=":5" />
In 2017, Seo made appearances in a diverse range of films, showcasing his versatility. He had roles in five films, including three full-length commercial films: "1987," "Silence," and "Taxi Driver." In addition to these mainstream projects, he also ventured into the realm of independent cinema with the film "Coffee Noir: Black Brown" and explored the short film format with "Baekcheon.in which he appeared as the lead."<ref name=":4" /> The recognition of his work came when "Baekcheon" received an official invitation to the esteemed Cannes International Film Festival.<ref name=":5" />
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=== 2020 to present: First lead role, accolades and new projects ===
=== 2020 to present: First lead role, accolades and new projects ===
In 2020, Seo reunited with director [[Roh Deok]] in [[SF8]].
In 2020, Seo got his first lead role in [[TvN (South Korean TV channel)|tvN]] drama ''[[Flower of Evil (South Korean TV series)|Flower of Evil]]''. The drama was written by Yoo Jeong-hee, directed by Kim Cheol-gyu, and produced by Studio Dragon and Monster Union. Seo Hyun-woo played the character Kim Moo-jin, a reporter who was obsessed with finding scoop. Kim was a carefree, self-centered, and sometimes cunning person. After quitting journalism, he started looking for a scandalous event that would attract views. However, things got complicated when Do Hyun-soo ([[Lee Joon-gi]]) someone who had caused him past trauma, showed up. Kim also had a special romantic relationship with Do Hyun-soo's older sister, Do Hae-soo ([[Jang Hee-jin]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=서현우, '악의 꽃' 첫 방송 소감 밝혀..."오래 기억되는 작품이 되길" |url=https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/36586 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=톱데일리 |language=ko-KR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=스포츠월드 |date=2020-09-30 |title=서현우 “‘악의 꽃’은 터닝포인트 될 작품” (인터뷰③) |url=https://m.sportsworldi.com/view/20200930513678 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=스포츠월드 |language=ko}}</ref><blockquote>"It was my first lead role, so I felt pressured, but I was able to take on the role in an interesting way because it changes like a chameleon depending on the situation. I was really moved when I first started receiving calls after auditioning non-stop. I had really mixed emotions. It's my first time doing a melodrama, and it's my first time acting with someone my age. Even in my 20s, I mainly played roles older than my age, such as teacher rather than student, but everything was new to me. I got to discover new sides of myself while playing roles of people my age."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-24 |title='악의 꽃' 단짠매력 서현우 "20㎏ 빼고 첫 멜로 설렜다" |url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/23879878 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=중앙일보 |language=ko}}</ref></blockquote>In 2022, Seo Hyun-woo stars in the film ''[[Thunderbird (2022 film)|Thunderbird]]'', which follows the story of Tae-gyun, a taxi driver from Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, who searches for his brother's pawned car. Directed by Lee Jae-won from the Korean Film Academy, the movie showcases Seo Hyun-woo's natural portrayal of Tae-gyun's desperation for money and the associated emotions, resonating with the audience and eliciting empathy, pity, and bitterness. For his performance in ''Thunderbird'', Seo was honored with the Korean Fantastic Actor Award at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |last=김지혜 |date=2022-07-15 |title=서현우, BIFAN 코리안 판타스틱 배우상 "좋아서 하는 일로 상까지…행복" |url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10010254268 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=SBS연예뉴스 |language=ko-KR}}</ref>

In the same year, Seo got his first lead role in [[TvN (South Korean TV channel)|tvN]] drama ''[[Flower of Evil (South Korean TV series)|Flower of Evil]]''. The drama was written by Yoo Jeong-hee, directed by Kim Cheol-gyu, and produced by Studio Dragon and Monster Union. Seo Hyun-woo played the character Kim Moo-jin, a reporter who was obsessed with finding scoop. Kim was a carefree, self-centered, and sometimes cunning person. After quitting journalism, he started looking for a scandalous event that would attract views. However, things got complicated when Do Hyun-soo ([[Lee Joon-gi]]) someone who had caused him past trauma, showed up. Kim also had a special romantic relationship with Do Hyun-soo's older sister, Do Hae-soo ([[Jang Hee-jin]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=서현우, '악의 꽃' 첫 방송 소감 밝혀..."오래 기억되는 작품이 되길" |url=https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/36586 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=톱데일리 |language=ko-KR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=스포츠월드 |date=2020-09-30 |title=서현우 “‘악의 꽃’은 터닝포인트 될 작품” (인터뷰③) |url=https://m.sportsworldi.com/view/20200930513678 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=스포츠월드 |language=ko}}</ref><blockquote>"It was my first lead role, so I felt pressured, but I was able to take on the role in an interesting way because it changes like a chameleon depending on the situation. I was really moved when I first started receiving calls after auditioning non-stop. I had really mixed emotions. It's my first time doing a melodrama, and it's my first time acting with someone my age. Even in my 20s, I mainly played roles older than my age, such as teacher rather than student, but everything was new to me. I got to discover new sides of myself while playing roles of people my age."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-24 |title='악의 꽃' 단짠매력 서현우 "20㎏ 빼고 첫 멜로 설렜다" |url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/23879878 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=중앙일보 |language=ko}}</ref></blockquote>In 2022, Seo Hyun-woo stars in the film ''[[Thunderbird (2022 film)|Thunderbird]]'', which follows the story of Tae-gyun, a taxi driver from Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, who searches for his brother's pawned car. Directed by Lee Jae-won from the Korean Film Academy, the movie showcases Seo Hyun-woo's natural portrayal of Tae-gyun's desperation for money and the associated emotions, resonating with the audience and eliciting empathy, pity, and bitterness. For his performance in ''Thunderbird'', Seo was honored with the Korean Fantastic Actor Award at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |last=김지혜 |date=2022-07-15 |title=서현우, BIFAN 코리안 판타스틱 배우상 "좋아서 하는 일로 상까지…행복" |url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10010254268 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=SBS연예뉴스 |language=ko-KR}}</ref>


In the same year, Seo took on the role of Sa Cheol-seong in [[Park Chan-wook]]'s film ''[[Decision to Leave]]''. Sa Cheol-seong is a character who brings conflict to the story, particularly with Seorae, portrayed by [[Tang Wei]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16 |title='헤어질 결심' 서현우 "박찬욱 감독님 작품, '이게 꿈인가?' 싶었다"[인터뷰②] |url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111943687 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=www.osen.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> Seo landed the role after auditioning, but during that time, he had lost a significant amount of weight. After the audition, the director expressed admiration for Seo's performance but mentioned disappointment regarding his lack of an intimidating physical presence. However, the director still desired to collaborate with him, so Seo dedicated himself to gaining weight for the role. In recognition of his portrayal, he was honored with the New Male Actor of the Year award in the film category at the 21st [[Director's Cut Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=노이슬 |date=2023-02-25 |title=‘헤어질 결심’ 서현우, 디렉터스컷 어워즈 ′올해의 새로운 남자 배우상′ 수상 |url=https://m.sportsw.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065582032853514 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=m.sportsw.kr |language=ko}}</ref>
In the same year, Seo took on the role of Sa Cheol-seong in [[Park Chan-wook]]'s film ''[[Decision to Leave]]''. Sa Cheol-seong is a character who brings conflict to the story, particularly with Seorae, portrayed by [[Tang Wei]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16 |title='헤어질 결심' 서현우 "박찬욱 감독님 작품, '이게 꿈인가?' 싶었다"[인터뷰②] |url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111943687 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=www.osen.co.kr |language=ko}}</ref> Seo landed the role after auditioning, but during that time, he had lost a significant amount of weight. After the audition, the director expressed admiration for Seo's performance but mentioned disappointment regarding his lack of an intimidating physical presence. However, the director still desired to collaborate with him, so Seo dedicated himself to gaining weight for the role. In recognition of his portrayal, he was honored with the New Male Actor of the Year award in the film category at the 21st [[Director's Cut Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=노이슬 |date=2023-02-25 |title=‘헤어질 결심’ 서현우, 디렉터스컷 어워즈 ′올해의 새로운 남자 배우상′ 수상 |url=https://m.sportsw.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065582032853514 |access-date=2024-04-12 |website=m.sportsw.kr |language=ko}}</ref>

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Seo Hyun-woo
Seo in December 2022
Born (1983-11-20) November 20, 1983 (age 41)
EducationKorea National University of Arts
OccupationActor
AgentJust Entertainment[2]
Korean name
Hangul
서현우
Hanja
徐現宇
Revised RomanizationSeo Hyeon-u
McCune–ReischauerSŏ Hyŏnu

Seo Hyun-woo (born 20 November 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is well known for his role as reporter Kim Moo-jin in 2020 drama Flower of Evil.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

Seo Hyun-woo was born in Busan on 20 November 1983. He attended elementary and middle school in Tongyeong and later moved to Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, where he lived as a boarder while attending Hanil High School. Hanil High School is known as a local special high school for talented students. His juniors at the school included actors Park Jung-min and Cho Hyun-chul. Seo had a lively personality and held various leadership roles such as president, class president, and vice president.[6]

While attending a strict private boarding high school, he faced immense academic pressure at a young age. Feeling disinterested in his studies and aimlessly wandering, during the freshman year-end festival, he witnessed a theater class play presentation, which was the first play he had ever seen. The experience deeply moved him as he watched his classmates and seniors perform on stage, transporting him to an enchanting realm. The play itself was an original piece crafted by his literature teacher at the time. In his second year, he joined a theater class, which helped him manage his emotions despite his quick temper. The experience had a significant impact on him, thanks to the guidance of his teacher. However, he kept his passion for acting a secret from his parents and lacked the courage to pursue it as a career.[6][7]

He enrolled in the English literature department at Kookmin University. with the belief that excelling in English was important. However, he soon realized that many of his classmates had more experience living in English-speaking countries, and he felt this path wasn't right for him. In his early twenties, he felt lost and struggled. The looming military service added to his sense of helplessness. At around 21 years old, after completing his first year, he took a break and worked as a bartender in Daehak-ro. It was there that he witnessed the theater crowd and his desire to become an actor began to grow.[6]

"Every night, theater people from Daehangno came to the bar where I worked. They were like uncle figures, but they engaged in serious discussions every night. They recited lines from Greek tragedies like Sophocles and Aeschylus, and they pondered if Hamlet felt this way or if Othello's anger was like this. I secretly observed them every night. I'm not sure if this expression is appropriate, but it was like 'adults playing make-believe.' It was cool. And I was curious about what made them so obsessed. It was from this time that I made up my mind to become a real actor."[6]

During a phone call with his high school literature teacher, Seo revealed that he had taken a break.Despite being seven years older, the teacher listened attentively to his concerns and worries. During the conversation, Seo reminisced about his high school theater class, and the teacher mentioned studying in the Department of Acting for Children and Youth at the Graduate School of Korea National University of Arts. The teacher suggested Seo take the entrance exam for his school. Inspired, Seo decided to drop out of college that day.[6]

However, Seo's decision to pursue acting caused turmoil within his family.[7] Undeterred, he enrolled in an acting academy but left after a month due to its ineffectiveness. Despite paying a monthly tuition of 850,000 won, attending a class three times a week with over 50 students proved inconvenient as he had to wait for his turn. Seo briefly considered private lessons but ultimately decided to study independently. He regularly visited a nearby video store close to his residence at Kookmin University, renting three films per day. With dedication, he would imitate the acting styles of his admired actors. Whenever he encountered challenges, he turned to professional books for guidance. His relentless efforts paid off, resulting in his successful passing of the test.[6]

He was accepted into the Theater Department at Korea National University of Arts. Despite being a couple of years older than his peers, he was unfazed by the age difference. His unwavering determination and perseverance set him apart. Notably, he received a full scholarship for every semester, except the first one.[6]

Career

After graduating, Seo debuted as Actor at the age of 27 with the musical Organ of My Heart (2010).[8][9][10] Starting with the movie White: The Melody of the Curse (2011), he challenged himself with acting onscreen.[11] However, he faced a period of obscurity that lasted for five years following his graduation. Determined to make his mark, he diligently visited film companies on a daily basis, submitting his profile and attending auditions without fail.[6] Eventually, Seo's talent was recognized, and he began to establish himself in independent films. In particular, his performance in A Hard Day (2014) and Fatal Intuition (2015) stood out.[12] In 2015, he starred in the film Byeong-gu (Allergy), which won the Grand Prize at the Fukuoka Independent Film Festival.[13]

Later, Seo expanded his repertoire with darker roles in limited-run plays produced by Aligator Theater Company. In 2015, Seo auditioned for role Lee in Korean revival of Sam Shepard's acclaimed True West, directed by Oh Man-seok. He was cast as Lee with Jeon Seok-ho, Kim Jun-won, and Lee Dae-il. They alternately acted opposite Kim Seon-ho, Lee Hyun-wook and Moon Sung-il, who played Lee's younger brother Austin. According to Interpark, the play ranked first for theater ticket sales at the same time as ticket sales was opened. It was performed at the University Road A Art Hall from August 13 to November 1.[14]

In 2016, Seo did two back-to-back plays with Aligator Theater Company. He reprised his role as Lee in Korean encore performance of playwright Sam Shepard's play True West Return.[15] Then Seo appeared in the 2016 revival of Patrick Marber's hit play Closer, directed by Roh Deok as Larry. He was double-cast with Bae Seong-woo, and acted opposite Kim Seon-ho, Park Eun-seok, Kim So-jin, and Park So-dam.[16][17]

In 2017, Seo made appearances in a diverse range of films, showcasing his versatility. He had roles in five films, including three full-length commercial films: "1987," "Silence," and "Taxi Driver." In addition to these mainstream projects, he also ventured into the realm of independent cinema with the film "Coffee Noir: Black Brown" and explored the short film format with "Baekcheon.in which he appeared as the lead."[6] The recognition of his work came when "Baekcheon" received an official invitation to the esteemed Cannes International Film Festival.[13]

In 2018, Seo made a total of nine film appearances, solidifying his presence in the industry. He showcased his versatility through notable roles such as Cha Woo-jin in The Discloser, Dong-gu in The Vanished, Detective Lee in Seven Years of Night, Jeong in A Tiger in Winter, Jeong Il in Believer, and Jung Woo in Cinema with You. Moreover, during the autumn season, he garnered attention for his portrayal of a homeroom teacher in the independent film After My Death. Both Kim Eui-seok's After My Death and Lee Kwang-guk's A Tiger in Winter received invitations to the prestigious 22nd Busan International Film Festival held in October.[13]

"Independent films are relatively disadvantaged compared to commercial films, but that's why they seem more interesting to me. The passion to learn and the desire to grow through work are great. Playing the lead role in an independent film allows me to experience a long breath and experiment with myself. This year, After My Death and A Tiger in Winter were invited to the Busan International Film Festival, and personally, I think it will be a very meaningful year."[13]

Further solidifying his presence in the industry, Seo played a significant role as the lover of a North Korean defector with a compelling backstory (played by Lee Na-young) in the opening film of the 23rd Busan International Film Festival. This film, titled "Beautiful Days" and directed by Yoon Jae-ho, captivated audiences and added to Seo's growing reputation as an actor.[6]

In addition, he showed his performance in Juror 8 (2019) and Bring Me Home (2019), and is the scene-stealer among scene-stealers with the release of 'No Harm'.

In 2019, Seo Hyun-woo took on the role of In Dong-gu in the OCN Saturday-Sunday drama series titled "The Lies Within," which was directed by Lee Yoon-jeong. In the series, In Dong-gu is portrayed as a character who is willing to go to any lengths for Chairman Jeong Young-moon, played by Moon Jang-chil.[18]

2020 to present: First lead role, accolades and new projects

In 2020, Seo reunited with director Roh Deok in SF8.

In the same year, Seo got his first lead role in tvN drama Flower of Evil. The drama was written by Yoo Jeong-hee, directed by Kim Cheol-gyu, and produced by Studio Dragon and Monster Union. Seo Hyun-woo played the character Kim Moo-jin, a reporter who was obsessed with finding scoop. Kim was a carefree, self-centered, and sometimes cunning person. After quitting journalism, he started looking for a scandalous event that would attract views. However, things got complicated when Do Hyun-soo (Lee Joon-gi) someone who had caused him past trauma, showed up. Kim also had a special romantic relationship with Do Hyun-soo's older sister, Do Hae-soo (Jang Hee-jin).[19][20]

"It was my first lead role, so I felt pressured, but I was able to take on the role in an interesting way because it changes like a chameleon depending on the situation. I was really moved when I first started receiving calls after auditioning non-stop. I had really mixed emotions. It's my first time doing a melodrama, and it's my first time acting with someone my age. Even in my 20s, I mainly played roles older than my age, such as teacher rather than student, but everything was new to me. I got to discover new sides of myself while playing roles of people my age."[21]

In 2022, Seo Hyun-woo stars in the film Thunderbird, which follows the story of Tae-gyun, a taxi driver from Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, who searches for his brother's pawned car. Directed by Lee Jae-won from the Korean Film Academy, the movie showcases Seo Hyun-woo's natural portrayal of Tae-gyun's desperation for money and the associated emotions, resonating with the audience and eliciting empathy, pity, and bitterness. For his performance in Thunderbird, Seo was honored with the Korean Fantastic Actor Award at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[22]

In the same year, Seo took on the role of Sa Cheol-seong in Park Chan-wook's film Decision to Leave. Sa Cheol-seong is a character who brings conflict to the story, particularly with Seorae, portrayed by Tang Wei.[23] Seo landed the role after auditioning, but during that time, he had lost a significant amount of weight. After the audition, the director expressed admiration for Seo's performance but mentioned disappointment regarding his lack of an intimidating physical presence. However, the director still desired to collaborate with him, so Seo dedicated himself to gaining weight for the role. In recognition of his portrayal, he was honored with the New Male Actor of the Year award in the film category at the 21st Director's Cut Awards.[24]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2011 White: The Melody of the Curse 화이트: 저주의 멜로디
The Front Line 고지전 North Korean soldier in Chuncheon
2012 Love Fiction 러브픽션 Ui-gyu
Spy 간첩 safety house monitor team personnel
2013 Wish 소원 paramedic
Steel Cold Winter 소녀 math teacher
The Face Reader 관상 Jin-Moo
The Suspect 용의자
2014 A Hard Day 끝까지 간다 Oh Ham-ma
Manhole 맨홀 male police officer
2015 The Advocate: A Missing Body 성난 변호사 Junior Staff
Byeong-gu (Allergy) 병구 Byeong-gu [25]
Fatal Intuition 그놈이다 Doo-Soo
Veteran 베테랑
2016 Musudan 무수단 First Lieutenant Lee Hyun-Suk
The Bacchus Lady 죽여주는 여자 doctor
Hiya 히야 Kim Yong-man
2017 A Taxi Driver 택시 운전사 Defense Security Command 1
Heart Blackened 침묵 Thailand branch manager
1987: When the Day Comes 1987 Prosecutor Lee
Coffee Noir: Black Brown 커피 느와르: 블랙 브라운 Seung-gyu
2018 The Discloser 1급기밀 Cha Woo-jin
The Vanished 사라진 밤 Dong-gu
Seven Years of Night 7년의 밤 Detective Lee
A Tiger in Winter 호랑이보다 무서운 겨울손님 Boo-jung
Believer 독전 Jung-il
Cinema With You 너와 극장에서 Jung-woo
After My Death 죄 많은 소녀 homeroom teacher
Beautiful Days 뷰티풀 데이즈 mother's boyfriend
2019 A Boy and Sungreen 보희와 녹양 Sung-wook [26]
Juror 8 배심원들 Kang Doo-sik
Bring Me Home 나를 찾아줘 Police Officer Kim
Ashfall 백두산 Deputy Department Head
2020 Secret Zoo 해치지않아 Secretary Oh
Teuri
The Man Standing Next 남산의 부장들 Jeon Du-hyeok
Intruder 침입자 Dr. Han
2021 New Year Blues 새해전야 Hyo-Young's husband
Spiritwalker 유체이탈자 Master Sergeant Baek
Aloners 혼자 사는 사람들 neighbor [27]
Ghost Mansion
2022 Love and Leashes 모럴센스 Team Leader Hwang
Decision to Leave 헤어질 결심 Chul-sung [28]
Honest Candidate 2 정직한 후보2 Jo Tae-joo [29][30]
Thunderbird 썬더버드 Tae-gyun
Seire 세이레 Woo-Jin [31]
2023 Phantom 유령 Cheong Gye-jang [32]
2024 My Name Is Loh Kiwan 로기완 Eun-cheol [33]

Television series

Television series' appearances
Year English Role Ref.
English Korean
2013 KBS Drama Special: The Devil KBS 드라마 스페셜 - 마귀 - 파발, 지옥을 달리다
2015 Lady of the Storm 폭풍의 여자 Peter Yun
2016 Jackpot 대박 Park Pil-hyun
The Good Wife 굿 와이프 Baek Min-hyuk
2018 Drama Stage: Book of Writing 드라마 스테이지 - 문집
My Mister 나의 아저씨 Section Chief Song Seok-Beom [34]
Time 시간 Cheon Soo-cheol [34]
2019 The Lies Within 모두의 거짓말 In Dong-gu [35]
2020 SF8: Empty Body
Episode: Manxin
에스 에프 에잇
만신
Detective Kim In-hong
Flower of Evil 악의 꽃 Kim Moo-jin [36][4][34]
2022 Adamas 아다마스 Kwon Hyun-jo [37]
Behind Every Star 연예인 매니저로 살아남기 Joong-don [38]
2024 Not Powerful but Attractive Violent Crimes Unit 강력하진 않지만 매력적인 강력반 Jung Jung-hwan [39]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2023 One Day Off 박하경 여행기 Novelist Cameo [40]
2024 A Shop for Killers 킬러들의 쇼핑몰 Lee Seong-jo [41][42]
Uncle Samsik 삼식이 삼촌 Jung Han-min [43]

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref.
2022 Closing ceremony 2022 Seoul Independent Film Festival with Gong Min-jeung [44]
2023 Opening Ceremony of 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival with Park Ha-sun [45]

Stage

Musical

Musical play performances of Seo Hyun-woo
Year Title Role Venue Date Ref.
English Korean
2010 The Organ of My Heart 내 마음의 풍금 Son Yeong-gam Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater January 16 to February 21 [9]
Kiss Me, Kate 키스 미 케이트 Ralph National Theater Haeoreum Theater July 9 to August 14
Speedster Santa and Red Nose Dolph 스피드광 산타와 빨간코 돌프 Ensemble casts K-ARTS Small Art Theater October 3 to 6 [46]
2021 Exotic Garden 이국정원 Cheol-go Seoul Arts Center April 29 to May 2 [47]
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Opening of the Busan Cinema Centre <Live Dubbing Show - Exotic Garden> - Busan 영화의전당 개관 10주년 기념 <라이브 더빙쇼 - 이국정원> - 부산 Busan Cinema Center Haneul Theater May 8
Live dubbing show <Exotic Garden> - Gimpo 라이브 더빙쇼 <이국정원 異國情鴛> - 김포 Gimpo Art Hall October 22 to 24
2022 Exotic Garden - Chuncheon 이국정원 - 춘천 Cheol-go Chuncheon Culture and Arts Center January 14 [48]

Theater

Theater play performances of Seo Hyun-woo[49]
Year Title Role Venue Date Ref.
English Korean
2011 Macbeth 맥베스 Malcolm Daehakro Installation Theater Jeongmiso February 11 to 27 [50]
Night with a Pretty and Lonely Woman 예쁘고 외로운 여자와 밤을 Baloja Small Theater Sharing (Formerly known as Little Pine Tree) April 8 to May 8 [51]
2012 Hamlet 햄릿 Campbell Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater March 31 to May 5 [52]
Mousetrap 쥐덫 Giles Ralston Daehakro SH Art Hall August 2 to October 31 [53]
2013 Hamlet 햄릿 Campbell Seoul Arts Centre Free Small Theatre September 9 to October 13 [54][55]
Small Theatre Gwangya (formerly Daehak-ro Arts Theatre 3) October 17 to November 24
2014 Seoul Arts Center Jayu Theater August 1 to 31
Heaven Bean 헤븐빈 Jack KT&G Sangsang Madang Daechi Art Hall November 11 to 13 [56]
2015 True West 트루웨스트 Lee A Art Hall August 13 to November 1, 2015 [57]
2016 True West Returns 트루웨스트 리턴즈 Austin Yegreen Theater June 24 to August 28, 2016 [58]
Closer 클로저 Larry September 6 to November 13, 2016 [59]
2017 Three Days of Rain 3일간의 비 Pip and Theo Daehak-ro Art One Theatre 2 July 11 to September 10 [60]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
The 9th Off Daehakro Festival 2010 Best Actor The Organ of My Heart Won
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2022 Korean Fantastic, Features; Fantastic Actor Thunderbird Won [61]
Director's Cut Awards 2022 Best New Actor in film The Man Standing Next Nominated [62]
2023 Decision to Leave Won [63]

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