Chun Woo-hee, born on April 20, 1987, is a renowned South Korean actress. She debuted in 2004 and gained fame with the film “Sunny” (2011). Her breakthrough role was in “Han Gong-ju” (2014), earning her multiple awards. Chun is known for her versatility, starring in films like “The Wailing” (2016) and “Love, Lies” (2016). In 2024, she starred in the series “The Atypical Family” as “Do Da-hae” and “The 8 Show,” as “8F” further showcasing her talent. She is acclaimed for her immersive and emotionally rich performances, making her one of South Korea’s top actresses.
Chun Woo-hee Biography
Name
Chun Woo hee
Alternative
Name
Woo-hee Chun
Nationality
South Korean
Date of Birth
April 20, 1987
Age
37 years
(in 2024)
Birth Place
Icheon
Career
Actress
Religion
N/A
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
(the bull)
Physical Stats
Height
5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
Weight
~ 46 kg (101 lbs.)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Education
Field of Study
Department
of
Acting
College
or
University
Kyonggi
University
Known For:
Film Poster
Title
Han Gong-ju
(Movie) (2013)
7.2/10
The Wailing (Movie) (2016)
7.4/10
Sunny
(Movie) (2011)
7.8/10
Mother (Movie) (2009)
7.7/10
Chun Woo-hee TV Series & Movies
Film
2004 | Love, So Divine | Role: Girl 2007 | Herb | Role: Ggetip 2 2009 | Mother | Role: Mi-na 2010 | The Boy from Ipanema | Role: Friend 2011 | Sunny | Role: Sang-mi 2011 | My Sweet Fucking Sixteen | Role: Ji-na 2012 | As One | Role: Hyun Jung-hwa’s younger sister 2012 | In Between | Role: Jeon Na-ri 2012 | 26 Years | Role: Kwon Jung-hyuk’s older sister 2014 | Thread of Lies | Role: Mi-ran 2014 | Han Gong-ju | Role: Han Gong-ju 2014 | Cart | Role: Mi-jin 2015 | The Piper | Role: Mi-sook 2015 | The Beauty Inside | Role: Woo-jin 2016 | Love, Lies | Role: Seo Yeon-hee 2016 | The Wailing | Role: Mu-myeong 2017 | One Day | Role: Mi-so 2018 | Heung-boo: The Revolutionist | Role: Seon-chool 2019 | Idol | Role: Choi Ryeon-hwa 2019 | The Little Princess | Role: Teacher Park 2019 | Vertigo | Role: Seo-young 2021 | Waiting for Rain | Role: So-he 2022 | Anchor | Role: Se-ra 2022 | I Want to Know Your Parents | Role: Song Jung-wook / Teacher 2022 | Rustle | Role: Se-yeong 2023 | Unlocked | Role: Lee Na-mi
Television series
2010 | The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry | Role: Lee Shin-young’s junior colleague 2011 | Vampire Idol | Role: Woo-hee 2017 | Argon | Role: Lee Yeon-hwa 2019 | Be Melodramatic | Role: Im Jin-joo 2023 | Delightfully Deceitful | Role: Lee Ro-woom 2024 | The Atypical Family | Role: Do Da-hae
Web series
2014 | Remarkable Woman | Role: Woo-hee 2024 | The 8 Show | Role: 8F (8th Floor)
Television shows
2022 | The Disappeared School | Role: Narrator
Chun Woo-hee Photos
Chun Woo-hee: Actor of the role of “8F” in the Korean series “The 8 Show”
The 8 Show Netflix series
“The 8 Show“ is a 2024 South Korean dark comedy thriller television series directed and written by Han Jae-rim. Starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo, the series is based on the Naver webtoons “Money Game” and “Pie Game” by Bae Jin-soo. It follows eight participants trapped in a secret space divided into eight floors, engaging in a deadly game where they accumulate money over time. The game only ends with a death, in a place where social infrastructure is absent. Released worldwide on Netflix on May 17, 2024.
Chun Woo-hee stands out in her role as the character located on the 8th Floor, bringing depth and intrigue to the series with her performance.
Chun Woo-hee in The 8 Show Korean TV series
Chun Woo-hee: Actor of the role of “Do Da-hae” in the Korean series “The Atypical Family”
Jang Ki-yong & Chun Woo-hee in The Atypical Family series
The Atypical Family is a South Korean TV series starring Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, and Claudia Kim. It premiered on JTBC on May 4, 2024, and airs on weekends at 22:30 (KST), also streaming on Netflix. The series follows Bok Gwi-ju (Jang Ki-yong) and his family, who are losing their superpowers due to chronic illness and modern life challenges. Their lives change when they meet the mysterious Do Da-hae (Chun Woo-hee).
Awards
Wins
Baeksang Arts Awards
2015: Best New Actress (Film) for “Han Gong-ju”
Blue Dragon Film Awards
2014: Best Leading Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Director’s Cut Awards
2014: Best New Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Golden Cinema Festival
2014: Most Popular Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Golden Cinematography Award
2021: Best Actress for “Waiting for Rain”
KOFRA Film Awards
2015: Best Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
2015: Discovery Award for “Han Gong-ju”
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards
2014: Best Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Max Movie Awards
2015: Best Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Wildflower Film Awards
2015: Best Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Women in Film Korea Awards
2014: Best Actress for “Han Gong-ju”
Nominations
It should be mentioned that she has been nominated for awards from different festivals 19 times for acting in various films and series.
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