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.

Yoo Soon-woong

Acting Born January 1, 1963 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

Hope

Sun-woong

Confidence Queen

Mr. Yeom

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Bu Dae-choon

The Wailing

Police Station Chief

Destined with You

Oh Sam-shik

When the Weather Is Fine

Bookstore landlord

Pawn

Byeong-dal

Youth of May

Priest

Scarlet Innocence

Old man

The Fortress

Chief Scholar (uncredited)

Cross

Prisoner

If You Wish Upon Me

Hwang Cha-yong