Yoo Teo

Kim Tschi-Hun (; born April 11, 1981), known professionally as Teo Yoo , is a German and South Korean actor. He has starred as Viktor Tsoi in the biographical musical film Leto, and won the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor in 2021. In 2023, he gained wider recognition for starring in the Netflix original series Love to Hate You and romantic drama film Past Lives, earning a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In June 2024, he was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Early life and education Yoo was born Kim Tschi-Hun on April 11, 1981 in Cologne, Germany to South Korean parents. His father was a miner and his mother was a nurse. After graduating from high school in Germany, he enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and later, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London to study acting.

Personal life In 2007, Yoo married artist Nikki S. Lee. They reside in Seoul, South Korea.

Decision to Leave Director Lee Special appearance

Past Lives Hae-sung American film

Karoshi American film

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2019 Arthdal Chronicles Ragaz Cameo Vagabond Jerome Chocolate Kwon Min-sung 2020 Money Game Eugene Han 2021 Drama Stage – "Proxy Emotion" Yoo Jae-ho Season 4; one act-drama The Window Cho Jae-yeon Japanese-German joint drama 2025The RecruitJang KyuSeason 2

Web series Year Title Role 2016 The Cravings Teo 2020 The School Nurse Files Mackenzie 2021 Dr. Brain Secretary Yoon 2023 Love to Hate You Nam Kang-ho 2025 The Recruit 2 Jang Gyun The Baddest Boy

Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2017 Buzzer Beater Cast Member Episode 1–8 2021 Honeymoon Tavern Cast Member Episode 1–9

Music video appearances Year Song title Artist 2017 "Courting" Lena Park 2018 "Our Last Day" Noel 2020 "Tender Love" Kim Jae-joong

Discography Soundtracks

Awards and nominations Award ceremony Year Category Nominated work Result British Academy Film Awards 2024 Best Actor in a Leading Role Past Lives Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021 Best New Actor Vertigo Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2023 Best Actor Past Lives Most Promising Performer Chunsa Film Art Awards 2020 Best New Actor Vertigo Independent Spirit Awards 2024 Best Lead Performance Past Lives Korea Arts and Culture Awards 2021 Film Division Korea Cultural Entertainment Awards 2018 Best New Actor Leto Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023 Asia Star Award Past Lives Marie Claire Film Festival Marie Claire Award Log in Belgium MBC Entertainment Awards 2024 Popularity Award (Reality) Starpics Thai Film Awards 2017 Best Supporting Actor The Moment

Listicles + Key Indicates a sole placement listicle + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement GQ Korea 2021 Man of the Year Korean Film Council 2021Korean Actors 200