Cha Woo Min

김민우

24 Oct 2000

Born · age 25

2023

Active since

Screen credits

Cha Woo-min is a South Korean actor known for Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) and for a supporting role in Netflix's Hierarchy (2024).

Biography

Cha Woo-min, born Kim Min-woo on October 24, 2000, in Busan, South Korea, began his acting career in 2021 with the BL web drama “The Tasty Florida,” playing Seo Hae-won. Before turning to acting, he had wanted to become a writer, a habit rooted in watching several films a day since childhood.

In 2022, Cha gained attention for his role as Kang Woo-young in “Weak Hero Class 1,” a drama about the challenges faced by high school students. The following year, he played Go Kyung-jun in the mystery drama “Night Has Come,” a role he has said pushed him to understand a morally complex, villainous character rather than judge it from the outside.

By 2025, Cha had roles in multiple dramas: he played Pi Han-wool, the dominant figure at Yusung Technical High School, in “Study Group”; Woo Jeong-hoo in “Melo Movie”; and Ji Seon-u in “Buried Hearts.”

In 2024, he reached a wider audience with a supporting role in Netflix's teen thriller “Hierarchy,” and he held his first fan meeting, “Written By,” on June 8, 2024, at Seongsin Women's University's Unjeong Green Campus.

Profile data

Identity

Stage name: Cha Woo Min
Native name: 김민우
Gender: Male

Born and physical

Date of birth: 24 October 2000
Age: 25
Birthplace: South Korea
Zodiac: Scorpio
Chinese zodiac: Dragon

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About Cha Woo Min

Hobbies

Basketball and Sports Activities
Cha Woo Min enjoys playing basketball during his free time. It helps him stay physically active and relieve stress between filming schedules.
Watching Thriller and Action Films
He is a fan of suspense and action genres, often watching international films to study how seasoned actors deliver emotionally intense scenes.
Practicing Script Reading Aloud
He has mentioned his habit of practicing lines in different tones at home to refine his delivery and understand his character better.
Listening to Music While Walking
Taking walks while listening to music is his way of decompressing and resetting mentally, especially after long shooting days.
Photography
Cha has a growing interest in taking aesthetic photos, especially candid moments and urban night scenes, which he sometimes shares with close friends.

Interests

Character Psychology
He’s interested in understanding the emotional and psychological aspects of the roles he takes on, often reading related material.
Fashion Styling
Known for his visuals and tall figure, Cha Woo Min enjoys experimenting with fashion and has been noted for his street-style appearances.
Voice Training
He has shown a desire to train and improve his vocal tone, especially to better express subtle emotions during dramatic scenes.
Webtoons and Manga
As a fan of Korean webtoons and Japanese manga, he draws inspiration from characters and plots when preparing for acting roles.
Fitness and Body Conditioning
He maintains a consistent fitness routine, including weight training and cardio, to meet the physical demands of dynamic roles.

Facts

Debuted in 2021 with a BL Web Drama
His first acting role was in The Tasty Florida as Seo Hae-won, which helped him gain early recognition.
His Birth Name is Kim Min-woo
“Cha Woo Min” is his stage name, chosen to create a distinct identity in the entertainment world.
Stands at 187 cm Tall
His tall height contributes to his strong on-screen presence and modeling appeal.
Signed Under Just Entertainment
He is managed by Just Entertainment, which also handles various other rising stars in South Korea.
Appeared in Netflix’s Hierarchy (2024)
He gained international attention with his role in the Netflix teen-thriller drama Hierarchy as one of the elite students.

Funny moments

Once Walked Into the Wrong Set
During a busy production day, he mistakenly entered the set of another drama shooting on the same lot and introduced himself.
Wears Lucky Socks on Important Days
He has a pair of socks he believes brings him good luck, often worn for auditions or first shoot days.
Uses Too Many Emojis in Group Chats
Castmates once joked that he replies with more emojis than actual words in their drama group chat.
Talks to Mirrors While Practicing Lines
He practices expressions and line delivery in front of mirrors and sometimes cracks himself up doing dramatic faces.
Forgets He’s Famous
He was once surprised when a fan recognized him at a convenience store because he still doesn’t feel like a “celebrity.”

Fears and dislikes

Playing Morally Complex, Villainous Characters
Discussing his role in “Night Has Come,” Cha said he worried about understanding his character's darker choices: “even if other people don't understand the behavior, the person playing the role has to understand it.”