Yoo Soon-woong

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1963-01-01 · Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
Known for
- The Wailing (2016) — Police Station Chief
- Hope (2026) — Sun-woong
- Destined with You (2023) — Oh Sam-shik
- Masquerade (2012) — High Ranking Public Official
- The Fortress (2017) — Chief Scholar (uncredited)
- Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023) — Bu Dae-choon
- Scarlet Innocence (2014) — Old man
- Miracle: Letters to the President (2021) — Old Man
- Pawn (2020) — Byeong-dal
- When the Weather Is Fine (2020) — Bookstore landlord
- Youth of May (2021) — Priest
- Summer Strike (2022) — Bae Young-ho
- Champion (2018) — Doctor Han
- If You Wish Upon Me (2022) — Hwang Cha-yong
- Confidence Queen (2025) — Mr. Yeom
- Samjin Company English Class (2020) — Village Foreman