Teo Yoo Explained

Teo Yoo
Birth Name:Kim Chi-hun
Birth Date:11 April 1981
Birth Place:Cologne, West Germany
Alma Mater:Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2003–present
Agent:C-JeS
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Hangul:김치훈
Rr:Gim Chi-hun
Mr:Kim Ch'ihun
Hangulstage:유태오
Rrstage:Yoo Tae-o
Mrstage:Yoo T'aeo

Kim Chi-hun (; born April 11, 1981), known professionally as Teo Yoo, is a German-born South Korean actor. He has starred as Viktor Tsoi in the musical film Leto (2018),[1] [2] [3] [4] and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor in 2021. In 2023, he gained wider recognition for starring in the romantic drama film Past Lives,[5] earning a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.[6] In June 2024, he was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[7]

Early life

Teo Yoo was born in Cologne, Germany. His father was a miner and his mother was a nurse. After graduating from high school in Germany, he enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and later, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London to study acting.[8] [9] He is fluent in German, English, and Korean.

Personal life

In 2007, he married artist Nikki S. Lee.[10] [11] They are based in Seoul, South Korea.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Kim BabKimshort film
2004Brooklyn BoundTommy Woo
2006Day Night Day NightDriver
2009ActressesEmile
2010Innocent When You DreamGustav Zergashort film
2012Love FictionSecretary
Shanghai StrangersThe Lovershort film
Moustache
2014One on OneShadow
2015Seoul SearchingKlaus Kim
EqualsPeter
You Call It PassionJey
2016Bitcoin HeistThomas
2017The MomentMr. KimThai Film
TV CelloNam June Paikshort film
2018LimTeoshort film
LetoViktor Tsoi
2019VertigoLee Jin-soo
Black MoneySteve JungSpecial appearance
2020PawnYoo Deok-hwa
2021New Year BluesRae-hwan
Log in BelgiumDirector, writer, editing[12]
2022Decision to LeaveDirector LeeSpecial appearance[13]
2023Past LivesHae-sungAmerican film[14]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Arthdal ChroniclesRagazCameo
VagabondJerome
ChocolateKwon Min-sung
2020Money GameEugene Han
2021Drama Stage – Proxy Emotion Yoo Jae-hoSeason 4; one act-drama[15]
The WindowCho Jae-yeonJapanese-German joint drama[16]

Web series

YearTitleRole
2016The CravingsTeo
2020The School Nurse FilesMackenzie
2021Dr. BrainSecretary Yoon[17]
2023Love to Hate YouNam Kang-ho[18]
The Baddest Boy[19]
The Recruit 2Jang Gyun[20]

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Buzzer BeaterCast MemberEpisode 1–8
2021Honeymoon TavernCast MemberEpisode 1–9[21] [22]

Music video appearances

YearSong TitleArtist
2017"Courting"Lena Park
2018"Our Last Day"Noel (band)
2020"Tender Love"Kim Jae-joong

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominated workResult
British Academy Film Awards2024Best Actor in a Leading RolePast Lives[24]
Blue Dragon Film Awards2021Best New ActorVertigo[25] [26]
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards2023Best ActorPast Lives
Most Promising Performer
Chunsa Film Art Awards2020Best New ActorVertigo
Independent Spirit Awards2024Best Lead PerformancePast Lives
Korea Arts and Culture Awards2021Film Division[27]
Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards2018Best New ActorLeto
Marie Claire Asia Star Awards2023Asia Star AwardPast Lives[28]
Marie Claire Film Festival2023Marie Claire AwardLog in Belgium[29]
Starpics Thai Film Awards2017Best Supporting ActorThe Moment[30]

Listicles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Стало известно, кто сыграет роль Виктора Цоя в фильме Кирилла Серебренникова. Actor of Viktor Tsoi in Kirill Serebrennikov's film revealed. Cosmopolitan Russia. Fashion Press. ru. Anastasiya. August 25, 2017. August 27, 2018. August 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190822125557/https://www.cosmo.ru/stars/news/25-08-2017/stalo-izvestno-kto-sygraet-rol-viktora-coya-v-filme-kirilla-serebrennikova/. live.
  2. Web site: Роль Виктора Цоя в фильме "Лето" Кирилла Серебренникова получил Тео Ю. Майка Науменко сыграл Рома Зверь. Teo Yoo cast as Viktor Tsoi in Kirill Serebrennikov's "Summer"; Roman Bilyn to play Mike Naumenko. Meduza. ru. February 9, 2018. August 27, 2018. August 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190821160224/https://meduza.io/news/2018/02/09/rol-viktora-tsoya-v-filme-leto-kirilla-serebrennikova-dostalas-teo-yu-mayka-naumenko-sygral-roma-zver. live.
  3. Web site: Actor Teo Yoo plays Soviet rock star. The Korea Times. Kwak. Yeon-soo. May 15, 2018. August 27, 2018. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125515/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2018/05/689_248995.html. live.
  4. Web site: Korean-German Actor Teo Yoo Gets Big Break in Cannes Hit. The Chosun Ilbo. Chosun Media. Song. Hye-jin. May 15, 2018. August 27, 2018. September 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190914010105/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/05/15/2018051501009.html. live.
  5. Web site: PAST LIVES wins Audience Award at the 10th edition of Sundance Film Festival: London - sundance.org. en-US. July 10, 2023. October 25, 2023. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129021316/https://www.sundance.org/blogs/past-lives-wins-audience-award-at-the10th-edition-of-sundance-film-festival-london/. live.
  6. News: Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders. en-GB. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118122604/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68016520. live.
  7. Web site: 2024-06-25 . The Academy Invites 487 New Members for 2024: See the Full List . 2024-06-25 . . en.
  8. Next Big Thing: 'Past Lives" Teo Yoo on Not Being Able to Hug His Co-Star. The Hollywood Reporter. Yoo. Teo. June 1, 2023. January 18, 2024. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705210450/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/teo-yoo-past-lives-1235503546/. live.
  9. News: How 'Past Lives' And The Concept Of Inyeon Changed Teo Yoo's Life. Forbes. MacDonald. Joan. December 29, 2023. January 18, 2024. January 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240108132844/https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2023/12/29/how-past-lives-and-the-concept-of-inyeon-changed-teo-yoos-life/. live.
  10. Web site: Yoo Teo Says His Dream Is to Become a World-Famous Actor. ZAPZEE. en-US. February 4, 2021. August 5, 2021. June 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230603115623/https://zapzee.net/2021/02/04/yoo-teo-says-his-dream-is-to-become-a-world-famous-actor/. live.
  11. Web site: The Project Series: A Profile on Artist Nikki Lee. The Science Survey. Lim. Ashley. August 5, 2021. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125514/https://thesciencesurvey.com/spotlight/2021/06/22/the-project-series-a-profile-on-artist-nikki-lee/. live.
  12. Web site: [공식]유태오 감독 데뷔작 '로그 인 벨지움', 12월 개봉 확정...런칭 포스터 공개]. [Official] Director Yoo Tae-oh's debut film 'Log in Belgium' is confirmed for release in December... Launch poster released. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Lee Seung-mi. November 5, 2021. November 5, 2021. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125516/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003798026. live.
  13. Web site: 마침내 공개된 박찬욱표 新멜로...칸 녹인 '헤어질결심' 8분 기립박수. Park Chan-wook's new melodrama finally revealed... Khan's 'decision to break up' 8-minute standing ovation. Naver. JTBC. ko. Jo. Yeon-kyung. May 24, 2022. May 24, 2022. May 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524103324/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000299825. live.
  14. News: [공식] 유태오, 할리우드行...'미나리' 제작사 영화 '페스트 라이브즈' 주연 확정]. [Official] Tae-oh Yoo, going to Hollywood... 'Minari' production company confirmed to star in movie 'Fest Lives. TenAsia. Naverlanguage=ko. Noh. Kyu-min. August 3, 2021. August 3, 2021. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201144456/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000492800. live.
  15. News: 유태오·공승연→안소희·곽동연...tvN '드라마 스테이지 2021'로 만난다. Tae-oh Yoo and Seung-yeon Gong → So-hee Ahn, Dong-yeon Kwak... Meet through tvN's 'Drama Stage 2021'. digitalchosun. ko. Jo Joong-hyeon. February 25, 2021. March 4, 2021. February 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226002856/http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/02/25/2021022580122.html. live.
  16. Web site: 유태오, 아시아&유럽 합작 드라마 '더 윈도우' 출연 확정 [공식]]. Tae-oh Yoo Confirmed to Appear in Asia & Europe Collaborative Drama 'The Window' [Official]. Naver. My Daily. ko. Kim Na-ra. February 22, 2021. June 1, 2022. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125521/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003465883. live.
  17. Web site: 애플TV+, 11월 4일 韓 출시...김지운 감독X이선균 'Dr. 브레인' 공개 [공식]]. Apple TV+ to be released in Korea on November 4th... Director Kim Ji-woon X Lee Seon-gyun 'Dr. Brain' Revealed [Official]. Naver. My Daily. ko. Kim Na-ra. October 25, 2021. October 25, 2021. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125516/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003548527. live.
  18. Web site: 김옥빈·유태오, 넷플릭스 '연애대전' 출연확정 [공식]]. Ok-bin Kim and Tae-oh Yoo confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Love To Hate You' [Official]. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Hong Se-young. November 4, 2021. November 4, 2021. November 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211106010609/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000942668. live.
  19. Web site: [단독] 유태오, '세상에서 가장 나쁜 소년' 캐스팅..대세 행보 이어간다]. [Exclusive] Tae-oh Yoo to cast 'The Baddest Boy'... Continuing the trend. Naver. Osen. ko. Lee Seung-hoon. July 14, 2022. July 14, 2022. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125513/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004657347. live.
  20. Web site: 유태오, 넷플릭스 미국 시리즈 '더 리크루트' 주연 발탁. entertain.naver.com. ko. 박 . 정선. December 21, 2023. December 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231221003409/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000371829. live.
  21. News: tvN 측 "김희선 탁재훈 유태오 문세윤 카이 새 예능 출연, 7월 첫방송"(공식입장). tvN side "Kim Hee-sun, Tak Jae-hoon, Yoo Tae-oh, Moon Se-yoon, Kai, new entertainment appearance, first broadcast in July" (official position). Naver. Newsen. ko. Park Soo-in. May 25, 2021. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526092559/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000482286. live.
  22. News: 김희선→카이, 신혼여행 돕는다...'우도주막' 출연. Kim Hee-sun → Kai helps honeymoon... Appeared in 'Udo Jumak'. Naver. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Jung Han-byul. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200658/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000611571. live.
  23. Web site: 유태오 데뷔 후 첫 싱글앨범 발표. Tae-oh Yoo's first single album after debut. Naver. YTN. ko. Kwak Hyun-soo. December 28, 2021. December 28, 2021. December 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228040201/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001682459. live.
  24. Web site: 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards: The Nominations. British Academy of Film and Television Arts. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119193713/https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/2024-nominations-winners. live.
  25. Web site: 청룡영화상, '남산 부장'과 '다만 악에서' 혈투. news.naver. ko. November 11, 2020. January 21, 2021. November 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110232737/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000031082. live.
  26. News: '2021 청룡영화제' 유태오·강말금 신인상 수상. 2021 Blue Dragon Film Festival' Tae-oh Yoo and Mal-geum Kang receive Rookie of the Year Award. sports.donga. ko. Kwak Hyun-soo. February 9, 2021. February 9, 2021. February 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210210073400/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210209/105362950/1. live.
  27. News: 유태오, 대한민국 예술문화인 대상 영화배우 부문 수상. Tae-oh Yoo won the Korean Arts and Culture Award in the Movie Actor category. Naver. Newsis. ko. Lim Jong-myeong. May 20, 2021. May 21, 2021. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201125518/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010508211. live.
  28. Web site: 마리끌레르 아시아스타어워즈 2023. Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023. Naver. Marie Claire. ko. Lee. Seo-hyun. October 6, 2023. October 6, 2023. October 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231008172656/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/mcasa/2023/10/mr-asa-2023/. live.
  29. Web site: 유태오, 제10회 마리끌레르 영화제 '마리끌레르상' 수상. Teo Yoo won the 'Marie Claire Award' at the 10th Marie Claire Film Festival. Naver. My Daily. ko. Kwak. Myung-dong. April 24, 2023. April 28, 2023. May 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230502005901/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003722456. live.
  30. News: มาทำความรู้จักรางวัลเพื่อหนังไทย STARPICS THAI FILM AWARDS. plotter. Thai. Bussaba. January 21, 2021. November 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221124065718/https://www.plotter.in.th/?p=13581. dead.
  31. News: 유태오, 지큐 코리아 선정 '2021 맨 오브 더 이어'. Tae-oh Yoo, GQ Korea's '2021 Man of the Year'. News 1. Naver. ko. Jung Yu-jin. December 1, 2021. December 1, 2021. September 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906140305/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/movie/article/421/0005758152. live.

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