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Public records list Cho Han-cheul as a film actor. Born on May 13, 1973, Cho Han-cheul is from Seoul, South Korea. That works out to 53 years old in 2026.
My Take
Jo Han-chul's story is the kind I find most trustworthy: two decades of patient stage work before recognition arrived. He debuted in theater in 1998 and stayed loyal to the craft for years before his 2018 breakthrough as the afterlife prosecutor in Along with the Gods and his turn in 100 Days My Prince. I respect actors whose acclaim is earned through accumulation rather than youth or luck. A sharp character actor can quietly tighten an entire production, and Jo strikes me as exactly that, a Seoul-born journeyman whose late bloom feels thoroughly deserved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cho Han-cheul
- Name (Japanese)
- チョ・ハンチョル
- Reading
- ちょ・はんちょる
- Born
- May 13, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/1season73/
- Xhttps://x.com/wwseason
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo%20Han-chul
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12617137
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cho Han-cheul born?
Born May 13, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Cho Han-cheul from?
Cho Han-cheul is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Cho Han-cheul do?
Cho Han-cheul works as actor, film actor.
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