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Chun Woo-hee
South Korean actress (born 1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chun Woo-hee (Korean: 천우희; born April 20, 1987) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2004, but first drew attention with her supporting role as a rebellious teenager in the box-office hit Sunny (2011). Her other notable roles include the films Han Gong-ju (2013) and The Wailing (2016), as well as the television series Be Melodramatic (2019) and The 8 Show (2024).
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Early life and education
Chun entered the acting department at Kyonggi University in 2006.[2]
Career

In 2014, Chun received critical acclaim for her leading role as the title character in Han Gong-ju, a coming-of-age indie about a traumatized young woman trying to move on with her life after a tragedy.[3][4] The film was inspired by the infamous Miryang gang rape case of 2004.[5]
Philanthropy
On February 11, 2023, Chun donated ₩20 million to help 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, by donating money through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.[6]
In March 2025, Chun donated ₩40 million to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association for the 2025 wildfire victims in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions.[7]
Filmography
Film
Television series
Web series
Television shows
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Accolades
Awards and nominations
State honors
Listicles
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Notes
- Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[71][72] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[73]
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