Jo Seung-woo
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Jo Seung-woo (b. February 12, 1980) is a South Korean actor and musical star best known for his roles in Marathon (film) and Tazza: The High Rollers.
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[edit] Career
Protestant Jo who graduated from the university of Dankook has the nickname "old man" indicative of his maturity and considerate nature. Being 5’6’’(172cm) weighing 137lbs (62kg) he is considered a heartthrob in Korea. He began his career 1999 with the movie "Chunhyang" by director Im Kwon-taek. Since then he has played both tough guys and tender types and starred in musicals.
[edit] Movies
- 2000 Chunhyang
- 2001 Icon of cool
- 2003 The Classic (Keulraesik)
- 2004 Low Life/Raging years (Haryu Insaeng) Im Kwon-taek
- 2005 Marathon (film) (about an autistic runner) (Jeong Yoon-chul) over 5 mio audience
- 2006 Tazza: The High Rollers
- 2006 Love Phobia(Domabaem)
His relationship with actress Kang Hye-jeong, co-star in Love phobia ended in 2007 after three years.
[edit] Musicals
- Man of La Mancha
- Werther
