Choo Youngwoo Steps Into the Spotlight
While he hasn’t cracked the top 10 yet, Choo Youngwoo is steadily climbing the ranks in the July Netizen Awards for Best Actor. As of July 24, at 4:42 PM KST, the 25-year-old actor holds 16th place with 334 votes (1.0%). But things could shift soon—especially with his new tour lighting up fans around the continent.
‘Who (is) Choo?’: Tour Title Sparks Curiosity
On the same day, Choo made headlines by announcing his very first Asia fanmeeting tour, cheekily titled ‘CHOO YOUNG WOO ASIA FANMEETING TOUR <Who (is) Choo?>’. Using a playful nod to his fan club’s name “Huchu” (a clever wordplay that also means pepper in Korean), the tour’s theme asks a fun yet intimate question: “Who exactly is Choo?”
It’s both an introduction and an invitation—to fall further for his charm as an actor and budding global star.
Kicking Off in Seoul, Spreading Across Asia
The fanmeeting will kick off in Seoul on September 6, before heading to major cities like Bangkok, Taipei, Osaka, and Tokyo. Despite his growing portfolio, this will be Choo’s first opportunity to meet fans face-to-face on an international scale.
Insiders reveal that Choo has been personally involved in planning the event, ensuring every detail strengthens his connection with supporters. Call it rookie dedication or rising-star strategy—either way, fans are here for it.
From Historical Roles to Modern Drama
Choo’s upward trajectory in the industry isn’t just PR sparkle. He’s been building serious acting cred in diverse projects like JTBC’s “The Tale of Mrs. Ok”, Netflix’s “Severe Trauma Center”, the historical series “Gwangjang”, and tvN’s current hit, “Gyunwoo and Seonnyeo”. From modern roles to period dramas, he’s showing impressive range.
These versatile credits are helping him earn a place among trusted names in Korean acting—and fans are taking notice.
Can He Climb Higher in the Netizen Awards?
Currently, the top spot in the ‘Best Actor’ category belongs to Byeon Woo-seok, leading with over 12,000 votes. He’s followed by Rowoon and Lee Minho with 3,954 and 3,397 votes respectively. Choo Youngwoo may still be catching up in numbers, but with the buzz from the fanmeeting tour, analysts suggest a late-game surge isn’t out of the question.
The Answer to ‘Who is Choo?’ Might Be Global
“Who is Choo?” might’ve started as a rhetorical question—but this fan tour and his growing resume may well provide the perfect answer. With his stage presence, drama prowess, and now direct fan interaction, Choo Youngwoo’s ascent seems less of an if and more of a when.
