Growing up to Ichon, province of Gyeongi, under the care of a father Potter and a mother known for her culinary skills, Chun Wood I spent his years at school as a shy but responsible student.
It was during high school that a fateful decision changed the course of his life by joining the theater. There, he discovered a deep love for acting, which in the end led her to pursue a career on the field.
His journey, however, was not smooth. During auditions, Chun often heard comments like “You are not cute enough” OR “You don’t have the right face for this.” While these words could have discouraged many, who hugged them.
Has transformed those perceptions into force, building confidence by creating its own acting portfolio and adopting the mentality, “There is no one else like me.“
Chun made his turn with a compelling performance such as the Sang-Mi delinquent in the 2011 film Sunny. But it was his leading role in Han Gong-JuWhere he played a deeply traumatized young woman, who established her as a formidable actress capable of playing raw and complex emotions.
The performance has gained its widespread consensus from critics and numerous prizes.
In LamentChun fascinated the public and international critics with his mysterious representation of “Mu-myeong”, gaining a place on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival.
His unique presence and ability to disappear in any role have consolidated his reputation as “true actress”, in addition to labels and physical expectations.
Now celebrate 20 years in the sector, Chun remains passionate and proactive. “I trust my acting and I take responsibility. I think I will become an even better actress in the future”, He says.
Constantly challenging each other with different genres and characters, Chun Woo-Hee continues to challenge the stereotypes, based not on appearances but on its undeniable talent and dedication.
His story of perseverance and self -esteem is a powerful example in an industry often worried about the image and remains a role model for aspiring actors who dared to dream beyond conventional rules.
