Cho Sung-woo
Name in korean:
조성우
Profession:
Composer, Musician
Date of Birth:
16/08/1963
Gender:
Uomo
Biography
Cho Sung-woo is among the finest and most recognizable composers in contemporary Korean cinema and television. Author of soundtracks capable of blending lyricism, tension and narrative elegance, he has built over time an unmistakable musical language, capable of entering into deep harmony with the images and emotions of the characters.
During his career he has signed unforgettable music for films such as “Christmas in August”, “April Snow”, “The Last Princess” and “The Duelist”, up to the most recent works such as “Forbidden Dream”, “A Normal Family” and “Dirty Money”. In each of these works, his musical writing is distinguished by a deep melodic sensitivity and a refined use of the orchestra, always able to accompany the image without overpowering it, but amplifying its most intimate emotions.
In parallel with cinema, Cho Sung-woo has also left an important mark on the television drama landscape, with intense and deeply evocative soundtracks for series such as “Tomorrow”, “Maestra: Strings of Truth” and “Lost”. His compositions tell stories of love, memory, conflict and hope, creating a lasting link between music and visual storytelling and contributing decisively to the emotional identity of the works he accompanies.