Cho Seung Woo Stars in New Series ‘Donggung’
On September 11th, Cho Seung Woo is making a splash in the new series ‘Donggung‘. This show is a dark fantasy action historical drama. The story unfolds in a mysterious palace where various ghosts appear. Cho Seung Woo plays the role of the palace king, and he’s right at the heart of the action.
Donggung (2025) Cast, Plot & Premiere Info
- Native Title: 동궁
- Also Known As: Donggung Palace
- Genres: Historical, Action, Fantasy
- Director: Choi Jung Gyu
- Number of Episodes:
- Release date: 2025?
You might recall ‘Donggung’ as it could mark Nam Joo Hyuk’s anticipated return to the screen following his military service. There are reports that he is in talks to play the role of a ghost slayer in the series. Additionally, Roh Yoon Seo is reportedly in discussions to take on the role of a court lady.
Cho Seung Woo’s Connection to Director Choi Jung Gyu
Cho Seung Woo’s involvement in ‘Donggung’ is partly due to his long-standing connection with director Choi Jung Gyu. They’ve worked together before—director Choi was behind the 2012 drama ‘Horse Doctor’, which was Cho Seung Woo’s very first drama and even won him a Grand Prize. They continued to collaborate, with Cho Seung Woo making an unpaid cameo in ‘Drama Festival 2013: Lee Sang That Lee Sang’, which was director Choi’s solo debut.
Global Reach for ‘Donggung’
‘Donggung’ is gearing up to be available on a global OTT platform, so it looks like this show will be reaching audiences far and wide.
Cho Seung Woo’s Upcoming Role in ‘Hamlet’
In addition to ’Donggung’, Cho Seung Woo is set to make his stage debut with Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. The Seoul Arts Center announced on the 4th that ‘Hamlet’, with Cho Seung Woo in the title role, will be performed at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center. The performances will run from the 18th of October to the 17th of November. This will be Cho Seung Woo’s first-ever theater performance, so it’s definitely a big deal!
