Seo Woo
Seo Woo (born July 7, 1985), birth name Kim Moon-joo, is a South Korean actress. She made her breakthrough with the film Crush and Blush (2008). She is best known for her roles in the films Paju and The Housemaid, as well as her roles in the TV dramas Tamra, the Island, Cinderella's Stepsister and Flames of Desire.
Seo Woo

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- Name
- Seo Woo
- Birth Name
- Kim Moon-joo
- Born
- 7 July 1985
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- Actress
- Full name
- 김문주.
- Nationality
- South Korea.
- Education
- Konkuk University.
- Languages
- Korean.
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Seo Woo (born July 7, 1985), birth name Kim Moon-joo, is a South Korean actress. She made her breakthrough with the film Crush and Blush (2008). She is best known for her roles in the films Paju and The Housemaid, as well as her roles in the TV dramas Tamra, the Island, Cinderella's Stepsister and Flames of Desire.
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Seo Woo (born 1985) is a South Korean actor, actress and film actor, among other activities. The actor was born 김문주 in Seoul. Seo Woo studied at Konkuk University. Languages used include Korean.
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• Name — Seo Woo • Birth Name — Kim Moon-joo • Born — 7 July 1985 • Birthplace — Seoul, South Korea • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 2007–present • Agent — * Cube Entertainment (2016–17) The CNT • (2018–present)
Career
Career
Seo first became known to the public as the "4D Girl" (wacky girl) in the popular "Ok me wa ka" commercial promoting the Lotte ice cream brand. After her debut as a supporting actress in the 2007 film My Son, she successfully auditioned and landed the part in the sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. The following year, Seo received her breakout role in the black comedy Crush and Blush. She received considerable attention and the "Best New Actress" title in numerous awards for her success in the part—she was nominated for the same title in film at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. In 2009, Seo took on the lead role in the cult favorite Tamra, the Island, a period drama set on Jeju Island. She then contributed her vocals to "My Fair Lady," one of the tracks in Lee Seung-hwan's 20th anniversary album Hwantastic Friends. Seo continued to challenge herself, delivering a much-praised turn in arthouse film Paju, and landing a role opposite celebrated actress Jeon Do-yeon in The Housemaid, which screened in competition at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. She and Moon Geun-young played siblings in the popular modern fairytale retelling Cinderella's Stepsister, but Seo later said she considers it her worst performance, despite being the character she worked hardest on. Afterwards she played a complex character in the melodrama Flames of Desire. In the family drama If Tomorrow Comes, she played a cheerful daughter to veteran actress Go Doo-shim. She next portrayed a calm yet brave art major in the fantasy-horror TV movie Knock, about a magical mask passed down in a shaman family. From 2013 to 2014, she played a Baekje-era femme fatale in the daily period drama The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang. In June 2016, Seo signed with Cube Entertainment. She left in 2017. In December 2018, Seo signed with The CNT. On December 12, 2019, Seo was featured in a horror film titled The House and took on the role of a pregnant woman named Eun Bi-roo.
Television series
Television series
• Year — Title — Role — Network • 2007 — Kimchi Cheese Smile — Seo Woo — MBC • 2009 — Tamra, the Island — Jang Beo-jin — MBC • 2010 — Cinderella's Stepsister — Goo Hyo-sun — KBS2 • Flames of Desire — Baek Soo-bin/Baek In-ki — MBC • 2011 — If Tomorrow Comes — Yoon Eun-chae — SBS • 2012 — Knock — Jung-hwa — MBN • Glass Mask — Kang Yi-kyung/Seo Jung-ha — tvN • 2013–14 — The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang — Seol-hee — MBC • 2015 — Late Night Restaurant — Doctor Hyo Jin (guest appearance, episode 12) — SBS
Music video
Music video
• Year — Song title — Artist • 2009 — "Wonderful Day (Good Day 2)" — Lee Seung-hwan • 2010 — "Right Now" — Psy • 2012 — "Irresistible Lips" — BtoB
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2007 — My Son — Yeo-il • 2008 — A School Rep. — Sun-ah — short film • Crush and Blush — Seo Jong-hee • 2009 — Handphone — Jung Yi-gyu's sister (cameo) • Paju — Choi Eun-mo • 2010 — The Housemaid — Hae-ra • 2019 — The House — Eun Bi-roo
Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Nominated work — Result • 2008 — 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards — Best New Actress — Crush and Blush • 28th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards • 7th Korean Film Awards • 11th Director's Cut Awards • 2009 — 18th Buil Film Awards • 45th Baeksang Arts Awards — Best New Actress (Film) • MBC Drama Awards — Best New Actress — Tamra, the Island • Most Popular Actress • 2010 — 5th Asia Model Awards — Fashionista Award • 4th Asia Pacific Screen Awards — Best Actress — Paju • 46th Baeksang Arts Awards — Best Actress • Best New Actress (TV) — Tamra, the Island • 47th Grand Bell Awards — Best Supporting Actress — The Housemaid • 8th Korean Film Awards • 3rd Korea Drama Awards — Best New Actress — Cinderella's Sister • KBS Drama Awards • 2013 — MBC Drama Awards — Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama — The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang
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- 1.Choi, Ji-eun. Seo Woo's Movie Picks: Movies with the strongest impression, regardless of genre. 10Asia. 4 December 2009.
- 2.Choi, Ji-eun. INTERVIEW: Actress Seo Woo - Part 1. 10Asia. 28 April 2010.
- 3.Choi, Ji-eun. INTERVIEW: Actress Seo Woo - Part 2. 10Asia. 28 April 2010.
- 4.Lee, Hyo-won. Kong Hyo-jin Shines in Crush. The Korea Times. 2 October 2008.
- 5.Cho, Jae-eun. Director displays guts and playfulness in her first outing. Korea JoongAng Daily. 22 September 2011.
- 6.Choi, Ji-eun. 10Asia. 10 August 2009.
- 7.Choi, Ji-eun. 10Asia. 10 August 2009.
- 8.Shin, Hae-in. (Movie Review) Paju examines female psyche through forbidden love, social disorder. Yonhap. 22 October 2009.
- 9.Paquet, Darcy. Paju. Koreanfilm.org.
- 10.Seo Woo Courted by Foreign Directors. The Korea Times. 27 October 2009.
- 11.Lee, Ji-hye. Im Sang-soo says Jeon Do-youn is "full-fledged artist". 10Asia. 4 May 2010.
- 12.Glamorous Actress Seo Woo getting popular after Cannes film festival. The Korea Times. 27 May 2010.
- 13.Kim, Jessica. Cinderella is not quite the fairy tale, says Taecyeon (1). 10Asia. 25 March 2010.
- 14.Kim, Jessica. Cinderella is not quite the fairy tale, says Taecyeon (2). 10Asia. 25 March 2010.
- 15.Choi, Ji-eun. On the set of TV series Sister of Cinderella. 10Asia. 12 May 2010.
- 16.Actress Seo Woo joins 20-20 club. The Korea Times. 1 June 2010.
- 17.Seo Woo featured in July's Cosmo and Bazaar. Dramabeans. 22 June 2010.
- 18.Best Performance by an Actress: Seo Woo for Paju. 2010 Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominee.
- 19.Park, So-jung. Seo Woo to star in SBS weekend series. 10Asia. 22 September 2011.
- 20.Choi, Eun-hwa. Ha Seok Jin Praises Seo Woo in If Tomorrow Comes. enewsWorld. 22 November 2011.
- 21.Ko, Hong-ju. Seo Woo to Star in Horror TV Movie, Knock. enewsWorld. 26 June 2012.
- 22.Hong, Lucia. Seo Woo cast to star in horror TV movie. 10Asia. 27 June 2012.
- 23.Kang, Jung-yeon. Seo Woo Confirms Villain Role in New Drama. 10Asia. 30 August 2013.
- 24.Kim, Hee-eun. Seo Woo seeks new management. Korea JoongAng Daily. 20 March 2014.
- 25.Choi, Na-young. OSEN. 20 June 2016.
- 26.Choi, Na-young. OSEN. 3 December 2018.
- 27.A School Rep. IndieStory.
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