
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.
21
Films
9
TV Shows
Known For
30 Credits
Welcome to Samdal-ri
as Bu Dae-choon
2023

Destined with You
as Oh Sam-shik
2023

Confidence Queen
as Mr. Yeom
2025

Women's War: Doggie's Uprising
as Old Man Kong
2016

The Wailing
as Police Station Chief
2016

When the Weather Is Fine
as Bookstore landlord
2020

Youth of May
as Priest
2021

If You Wish Upon Me
as Hwang Cha-yong
2022

Summer Strike
as Bae Young-ho
2022

Cross
as Prisoner
2018

The Fortress
as Chief Scholar (uncredited)
2017

Boar Hunt
as Lee Jang (Village head)
2022