Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha is a veteran South Korean actor famous for strong, deep acting and a commanding voice. He often plays kings, rich chairmen and cold villains, and he makes every one of them feel real. Viewers know him well from 100 Days My Prince and Arthdal Chronicles.

Cho Seong-ha is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

Early life

Cho Seong-ha was born on August 8, 1966, in Ulsan, South Korea. He studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and started his career in musicals and theatre in the 1990s. His long stage training gave him the powerful voice and presence that later defined his screen career.

Career and breakthrough

Cho Seong-ha became widely known through films such as The Yellow Sea (2010), where he played the crime boss Kim Tae-won, and Always (2011). On television, he played King Jeongjo in Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and Kang Joo-sun in Hwajung (2015). In Save Me (2017), his role as a cult leader was so chilling that many viewers called it unforgettable.

Popular roles

In 100 Days My Prince (2018), Cho Seong-ha plays Kim Cha-eon, a clever and dangerous vice-premier who plots against the crown prince. His calm, cold acting made him a perfect villain. In Arthdal Chronicles (2019), he plays Hae Mihol, the proud head of the Hae clan, a rich and ambitious man who fights for power in the ancient city of Arthdal.

Recent work and why fans love him

Cho Seong-ha continues to appear in major dramas and films, including Captivating the King (2024). Fans and younger actors respect him as a true master of supporting roles. Cho Seong-ha never needs to shout to own a scene. One look from him can fill a room with tension, and that is real acting power.