Chu Song-Woong (9 April 1941 – 29 December 1985) was a South Korean stage actor. He is referred to as a representative actor of the 1970s.

Early life

Che was born in Goseong,

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province,

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. After he graduated from

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, Chu studied film and theatre at

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Career

In 1963, Chu was accepted to Jayu Geukjang (Freedom Theatre), and debuted on the stage with ''Dalgyal'' (Eggs). As he established his career as a stage actor, he adopted

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's short story ''

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'' in 1977 into a

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titled ''Confession of Red Peter'' (빨간 피터의 고백). Chu took charge of planning, production, stage directing, acting, and makeups. The play was opened at the "3.1 ro Storage Theatre" on August 20, 1977. The drama became a huge hit at that time and attracted 60,000 audiences in the four months, setting the record of the highest audience. The play was a critical starter for booming mono drama in South Korea. In 1980, Chu opened a small theatre named "Salon Theatre Chu" where a Western-style restaurant was housed as well. Chu won the Best Actor at Dong-A Theatre Awards two times for his acting for ''Eodiseo mueoti doeeo mannarya'' (어디서 무엇이 되어 만나랴) in 1971 and (세비야의 이발사) in 1973. Chu also was honored with the Best Stage Actor at Korean Theater and Film Awards for ''Confession of Red Peter'' in 1979. Chu appeared in TV drama series. However, Chu suddenly died in 1985. He is survived by his children, actress

Chu Sang-mi Chu Sang-mi (born 9 May 1972) is a South Korean actress. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, to the popular stage actor Chu Song-woong. Along with Lee Byung-hun and Choi Ji-woo, Chu co-starred in the film ''Everybody Has Secrets'', taking the role ...

, musical actor, Chu Sang-rok, and an owner of a theatre, Chu Sang-uk.Im, In-tae
'빨간 피터 추송웅' 은 갔어도 광대들, 광기의 불길 살리다
(in Korean)

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Filmography

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Ban Geum-ryeon ''Ban Geum-ryeon'' (; also known as ''The Story of Pan Jinlian'') is a 1982 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-young, based upon Jin Ping Mei. Filmed in 1975, the film was banned at the time, and 40 minutes of footage had been censored when it w ...

'' (Ban Geumryeon) (1981) *''The Door'' (Mun) (1977) *''I Am Looking For A Wife'' (Yeojaleul chajseubnida) (1976) *''Seven Tomboys'' (7in-ui malgwallyang-i) (1976) *''Byeong-Tae's Impressive Days'' (Byeongtae-ui gamgyeogsidae) (1975) *''My heart is blue sky'' (Ma-eum-eun puleun haneul) (1973)

Awards

*1971, Dong-A Theatre Awards, Best Actor for ''Eodiseo mueoti doeeo mannarya'' *1973, Dong-A Theatre Awards, Best Actor for 세비야의 이발사 *1079, Korean Theater and Film Awards, Best Stage Actor at for ''Confession of Red Peter''

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* * 1941 births 1985 deaths South Korean male stage actors People from South Gyeongsang Province Chung-Ang University alumni 20th-century South Korean male actors Jeonju Chu clan Best Actor Paeksang Arts Award (theatre) winners Deaths from sepsis Deaths from kidney failure {{Korea-actor-stub