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Yoo Soon-woong

Jan 01, 1963 (62 years old) in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea

Yoo Soon-woong (born 1963 in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea) is a South Korean actor and theatre director. He graduated from Unho High School and from Hanshin University, where he majored in Christian Education.

He began performing extensively during his university years through madanggeuk, appearing on many stages and becoming known for his strong presence and expressive delivery. His solo play Yeomjaengi Yu-ssi (염쟁이 유씨), created with him as the central performer, premiered in 2004 and has since been staged in multiple long-running seasons.

Yu Sun-ung is affiliated with the theatre group Art Factory Dure (예술공장 두레) and is particularly known for playing elderly characters.

Known For

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Destined with You
Oh Sam-shik
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Confidence Queen
Mr. Yeom
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Welcome to Samdal-ri
Bu Dae-choon
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Pawn
Byeong-dal
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Miracle: Letters to the President
Old Man
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Women's War: Doggie's Uprising
Old Man Kong
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The Fortress
Chief Scholar (uncredited)
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Hot Blooded
Assemblyman Chae
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Seven Years of Night
Female Shaman's Father
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Juror 8
Security Guard

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