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Cha Seo-won
Cha Seo-won (차서원), born Lee Chang-yeob (이창엽) on April 15, 1991, in Busan, is a South Korean actor who trained at Korea National University of Arts and made his screen debut in 2013 with a supporting role in the hit series The Heirs. His early years were defined by steady work in daily dramas, building a reputation for sincerity and emotional range that studios and directors came to rely on.
His career pivoted decisively with the MBC daily drama The Second Husband (2022), a melodrama that earned monster ratings and won Cha his first formal acting award. The role introduced him to a mainstream audience and confirmed what industry insiders already knew: he was overdue for the spotlight. He became a regular cast member on the variety show I Live Alone the same year, giving audiences a look at the person behind the performances.
Cha enlisted for mandatory military service on November 22, 2022. He was discharged on May 21, 2024, returning to work immediately. His first major post-service project, Spring Fever (2026, tvN), cast him as Choi Yi-joon, a high-achieving elite lawyer whose composed exterior begins to fracture when a figure from his past resurfaces. The role marked his rom-com debut opposite Lee Joo-bin and Ahn Bo-hyun.
He is married to actress Uhm Hyun-kyung, his co-star from The Second Husband. They welcomed a son in October 2023.
1 articles4 creditsSouth Korean
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Filmography
2026
Spring FeverK-Drama
2022
The Second HusbandK-Drama
2022
I Live AloneVariety Show
2013
The HeirsK-Drama
Fans Also Ask
Who does Cha Seo-won play in Spring Fever?
Cha Seo-won joined the tvN romantic comedy Spring Fever (2026) as part of the ensemble cast alongside lead actors Ahn Eun-jin and Lee Joo-bin. The drama follows Yun Bom, a Seoul teacher who relocates to the small town of Sinsu and gradually opens up to love.
What is Cha Seo-won's real name?
Cha Seo-won's real name is Lee Chang-yeob (이창엽). Born April 15, 1991 in Busan, he trained at Korea National University of Arts before making his acting debut in 2013. He adopted the stage name Cha Seo-won for his professional career.
What was Cha Seo-won's breakout role?
Cha Seo-won's breakout role was in the MBC daily drama The Second Husband (2022), where his performance earned him his first acting award. The show introduced him to a wide domestic audience and led to his regular cast spot on the variety series I Live Alone.
Who is Cha Seo-won married to?
Cha Seo-won is married to actress Uhm Hyun-kyung. The couple met while filming The Second Husband and announced their engagement in June 2023. They welcomed a son in October 2023.
When was Cha Seo-won discharged from the military?
Cha Seo-won enlisted for mandatory military service on November 22, 2022 and was officially discharged on May 21, 2024. He returned to acting immediately after completing his service, joining the cast of Spring Fever (2026).
