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'' and '' The Housemaid'', as well as her roles in the

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Tamra, the Island ''Tamna, the Island'' () is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Seo Woo, Im Joo-hwan and Pierre Deporte. It aired on MBC from August 8 to September 27, 2009 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 for 20 episodes. It is a historical dra ...

'', ''

Cinderella's Sister ''Cinderella's Stepsister'' () is a 2010 South Korean television series starring Moon Geun-young, Chun Jung-myung, Seo Woo, and Ok Taecyeon. Applying a modern twist to the classic fairy tale, the story follows the contentious relationship betwee ...

'' and ''

Flames of Desire ''Flames of Desire'' (; lit. ''Flames of Ambition'') is a South Korean television series starring Shin Eun-kyung, Seo Woo, Yoo Seung-ho, Jo Min-ki, and Lee Soon-jae. It aired on MBC from October 2, 2010 to March 27, 2011 on Saturdays and Sund ...

''.

Career

Seo first became known to the public as the "4D Girl" (wacky girl) in the popular "Ok me wa ka" commercial promoting the Lotte ice cream brand. After her debut as a supporting actress in the 2007 film '' My Son'', she successfully auditioned and landed the part in the

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Kimchi Cheese Smile ''Kimchi Cheese Smile'' () is a South Korean sitcom revolving around the life of a kimchi-like (holding popular and conservative ideas) family headed by Shin Goo, who are to become in-laws to Sunwoo Eun-sook's cheese-like (rich and stylish) fami ...

''. The following year, Seo received her breakout role in the

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'' Crush and Blush''. She received considerable attention and the "Best New Actress" title in numerous awards for her success in the part—she was nominated for the same title in film at the

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. In 2009, Seo took on the lead role in the cult favorite ''

'', a period drama set on Jeju Island. She then contributed her vocals to "My Fair Lady," one of the tracks in

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's 20th anniversary album ''Hwantastic Friends''. Seo continued to challenge herself, delivering a much-praised turn in arthouse film ''

'', and landing a role opposite celebrated actress Jeon Do-yeon in '' The Housemaid'', which screened in competition at the

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. She and

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played siblings in the popular modern fairytale retelling ''

Cinderella's Stepsister ''Cinderella's Stepsister'' () is a 2010 South Korean television series starring Moon Geun-young, Chun Jung-myung, Seo Woo, and Ok Taecyeon. Applying a modern twist to the classic fairy tale, the story follows the contentious relationship betw ...

'', but Seo later said she considers it her worst performance, despite being the character she worked hardest on. Afterwards she played a complex character in the melodrama ''

''. In the family drama ''

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'', she played a cheerful daughter to veteran actress

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. She next portrayed a calm yet brave art major in the fantasy-horror TV movie ''Knock'', about a magical mask passed down in a shaman family. From 2013 to 2014, she played a

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-era

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in the daily period drama ''

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''. In June 2016, Seo signed with

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. She left in 2017. In December 2018, Seo signed with The CNT. On December 12, 2019, Seo was featured in a horror film titled ''The House'' and took on the role of a pregnant woman named Eun Bi-roo. In December 2020, Seo was featured in ''The Allies - A Time for a Green Hero'' as a supporting character.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Music video

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Seo, Woo Living people 1985 births People from Seoul South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean female models Cube Entertainment artists Konkuk University alumni