Teo Yoo is a South Korean actor born in Cologne, Germany. His cosmopolitan background, with acting studies in the United States and the United Kingdom, has shaped his versatile career across Asian and international productions. He gained his first major recognition in 2018 for his portrayal of rock musician Viktor Tsoi in Kirill Serebrennikov's Russian biographical film "Leto," which was presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. His subsequent filmography includes notable roles in South Korean works such as "Vertigo" (2019), for which he won a Blue Dragon Film Award for Best New Actor, and the popular series "Dr. Brain" (2021) and "Love to Hate You" (2023). His international breakthrough came with Celine Song's critically acclaimed film "Past Lives" (2023). For his intense performance, he received a prestigious nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA Awards, solidifying his status as an international star.