Choo Young-woo Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Siblings

Choo Young-woo is a South Korean actor from Seoul, renowned for his versatile performances in K-dramas such as The Tale of Lady Ok and The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. A Baeksang Award winner, he’s known for emotional depth and charisma, inspiring fans globally.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Choo Young-woo
• Stage Name: Choo Young-woo
• Born: June 5, 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6 feet 1 inch (186 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Choo Seung-il (father), Kang Seong-jin (mother)
• Siblings: Cha Jung-woo
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Choo Young-woo was born on June 5, 1999, in Seoul, South Korea. His father, Choo Seung-il, and his mother, Kang Seong-jin, are former top models from the 1990s, which contributes to his striking visuals.

His nationality and ethnicity are South Korean, and his religious beliefs are not documented. He has a younger brother, Cha Jung-woo, also an actor, who appeared alongside him in The Tale of Lady Ok.

Choo Young-woo attended Hansol High School in Sejong City, where he was a top student, ranking first or second in his class.

He participated in a Youth Science Exploration Contest in Daejeon and engaged in English fairy tale training.

Career

Choo Young-woo debuted in 2021 with the boys’ love web series You Make Me Dance, earning praise for his performance. That year, he starred in K-dramas Police University and School 2021, showcasing his versatility.

In 2022, he appeared in Once Upon a Small Town opposite Red Velvet’s Joy and made his film debut in O’PENing: Babel Syndrome.

His role as Choi Cheol-woong in Oasis (2023) earned him critical acclaim, followed by starring roles in The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025) and The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025), where he played dual roles as Cheon Seung-hwi and Sung Yoon-kyeong in the former and as Yang Jae-won in the latter.

His 2025 role in Head Over Heels as Gyeon-woo and Bong-su (an evil spirit) further highlighted his ability to portray contrasting characters.

Young-woo is affiliated with J-Wide Company and has worked on four dramas in 2025 alone, earning comparisons to actors like Ahn Hyo-seop and Rowoon for his visuals and talent.

His chemistry with Lim Ji-yeon in The Tale of Lady Ok and his comedic flair in The Trauma Code have cemented his status as a rising star.

He also recorded the OST “Goodbye” for Head Over Heels, released in 2025. In July 2025, he announced his first Asia Fan Meeting Tour, Who (is) Choo?.

Awards & Nominations

• 2023: KBS Drama Awards, Best New Actor (Oasis) – Winner
• 2023: APAN Star Awards, Best Actor in a Web-series (Oasis) – Winner
• 2023: Brand of the Year Awards, New Male Actor – Winner
• 2025: 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, Best New Actor (The Tale of Lady Ok) – Winner
• 2025: 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, Best New Actor (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call) – Winner
• 2025: International Streaming Festival, Best New Actor (The Trauma Code) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @chooyoungwoo

Personal Life

Choo Young-woo, 26 , resides in Seoul, South Korea, and is single, with no confirmed relationships, spouse, or children.

Standing at 6 feet 1 inch with black hair and eyes, he’s nicknamed “Nadi” or “cute puppy” by fans for his charming, dog-like demeanour.

Net Worth

His net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million from acting, OST work, and Instagram sponsorships ($1,000-$2,000 per post).

Filmography

• You Make Me Dance (2021) – Web Series
• Police University (2021) – TV Drama
• School 2021 (2021–2022) – TV Drama
• Once Upon a Small Town (2022) – TV Drama
• O’PENing: Babel Syndrome (2022) – Film
• Oasis (2023) – TV Drama, Choi Cheol-woong
• The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025) – TV Drama, Cheon Seung-hwi/Sung Yoon-kyeong
• The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025) – TV Drama, Yang Jae-won
• Head Over Heels (2025) – TV Drama, Gyeon-woo/Bong-su