Cho Han-chul

Cho Han-chul is a South Korean actor known for sharp, clever supporting roles in hit after hit. With his tall build and quick expressions, he can play kings, chief executives and worried fathers with equal skill. Global fans know him from Vincenzo (2021), 100 Days My Prince (2018) and Reborn Rich (2022).

Cho Han-chul is about 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

Early life

Cho Han-chul was born on May 13, 1973, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied theatre at Cheongju University and later at the Korea National University of Arts, one of the country's top acting schools. He made his stage debut in 1998 and spent years in theatre before moving into film and television.

Career and breakthrough

He built a long list of film and drama roles, including Scandal (2013) and My Beautiful Bride (2015). His breakthrough with wide audiences came in 100 Days My Prince (2018), where he played the King, a father torn between power and love. In Vincenzo (2021), his Han Seung-hyuk, a cowardly and funny law firm chief, became a fan favourite.

Popular roles

In Vincenzo, Cho Han-chul's nervous, greedy CEO gave the dark story some of its best comedy. In Love Next Door (2024), he plays Bae Geun-sik, a warm neighbourhood father. In Gyeongseong Creature (2023), he played Yoon Joong-won, a father searching for missing people in a dark time, showing his serious side to global streaming audiences.

Recent work and why fans love him

He also stood out in Reborn Rich (2022) as a member of the powerful Soonyang family. Fans love Cho Han-chul because he makes supporting roles unforgettable. He can be funny in one drama and frightening in the next, and his long theatre training shows in every gesture, pause and line he delivers on screen.