Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-11-21
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
배성우, Seong-woo Bae, Bae Seong-u, Sung-Woo Bae, Bae Seong-woo, 裴晟祐
Bae Sung-woo
Bae Sung-woo is a prominent South Korean actor born on November 21, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. He is the elder brother of sportscaster Bae Sung-jae. Bae Sung-woo began his career in the late 1990s on the musical stage before transitioning to film and television. He gained significant recognition for his versatile performances, often portraying complex characters with a knack for both smarmy and comedic roles. His breakthrough came with the horror thriller "Office" (2015), which earned him the Discovery Award at the 7th Korea Film Reporters Association (KOFRA) Film Awards. He further solidified his reputation with roles in critically acclaimed films such as "The King" (2017), for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 54th Grand Bell Awards, "The Great Battle" (2018), and "Beasts Clawing at Straws" (2020). On television, he is known for his work in dramas like "Live" (2018), and more recently, the web series "The 8 Show" (2024) and "Light Shop" (2024). He is also cast in the upcoming film "Secret: Untold Melody" (2025). While his career has been marked by success, he faced a drunk driving incident in December 2020, which led to his temporary replacement in the television series "Delayed Justice." Bae Sung-woo is represented by Artist Company.
