Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong was born on November 29, 1970 in Seoul. He spent part of his childhood in his father's hometown at Seocheon County, South Chungcheong Province. He became interested in acting after watching the play Faust, starring Kim Jin-tae, during his third year of middle school. His parents, despite financial difficulties, made an effort to show him a few good performances each year.{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2005 |title=마디 굵은 나무, 의 유승룡 |trans-title=Thick wooden staff, by Ryu Seung-ryong |url=http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=33400 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029061656/http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=33400 |archive-date=October 29, 2023 |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Cine21 |language=ko}} He then enrolled at {{ill|Pungsaeng High School|ko|풍생고등학교}}. Initially, he faced some bullying due to his rebellious nature, but found solace in the school's drama club. His experience in drama training reinforced his ambition to become an actor. In 1986, he made his acting debut in a musical. Despite his active involvement in theater, he also excelled academically, serving as the class president, ranking third in his class, and consistently placing in the top 50 students in the school.{{Cite web |title=류승룡 "공부 잘했어요. 내신도 3등급" (인터뷰) |trans-title=Ryu Seung-ryong "You did a good job studying. I'm also 3rd grade" (Interview) |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20101018113313638 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=다음 - 뉴스엔 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714045341/https://v.daum.net/v/20101018113313638 |url-status=live }}

He later enrolled in the Theatre Department at the Seoul Institute of the Arts in 1990. During his time there, he studied alongside classmates such as Ahn Jae-wook, Jung Jae-young, Lee Hae-young, Hwang Jung-min, and Im Won-hee. Ryu's graduation project work called Road where He played the main character. Ryu's graduation project, titled "Road," featured him as the main character. His classmates Hwang Jung-min, Jung Jae-young, Im Won-hee, and Jang Jin, who was one year his senior in college, also took part in the project. The play was created by Professor Kang Man-hong, known for the avant-garde production "Kka." Ryu successfully completed his studies and obtained a bachelor's degree in Theatre.{{cite web |last=Jung |first=Hyun-mok |title=Korea film industry has come down with 1970 fever |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2012/10/28/etc/Korea-film-industry-has-come-down-with-1970-fever/2961422.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=October 28, 2012 |access-date=November 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112104454/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961422 |archive-date=November 12, 2012 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=2020-09-01 |title=류승룡, 황정민→임원희 30년 전 추억 소환..."서울예대 동기들" |trans-title=Ryu Seung-ryong, Hwang Jung-min→Im Won-hee summons memories of 30 years ago...“ Seoul Arts University classmates” |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/9501512 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714043630/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/9501512 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Min |first=Yong-joon |date=June 9, 2007 |title=뿌리깊은 연기자는 세월에 흔들리지 않는다. <황진이> 류승룡 |trans-title=A deep-rooted performer is not swayed by the years. Ryu Seung-ryong |url=https://www.movist.com/star3d/read.asp?type=32&id=14023 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.movist.com |language=ko}}

After graduating, Ryu joined the Dongrang Theater Company. He did ensemble acting in several large-scale musicals. Ryu worked various part-time jobs to make a living and gain life experiences, including delivering pig's feet, interior decorating, carrying cabbage at Garak Market, and car washing. He would bring paper kites to Jeju Island, have newlyweds write wishes on them and fly them, then charge 30,000 won to take a Polaroid photo as the kite flew away. This method allowed him to make around 3 million won per day. With Yoo Hae-jin, he also worked part-time at a bidet assembly factory in Jocheon.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-05-10 |title=[10 LINE] 류승룡 {{!}} 텐아시아 |trans-title=[10 LINE] Ryu Seung-ryong {{!}} Ten Asia |url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2013090457974 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Ten Asia |language=ko |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715020455/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2013090457974 |url-status=live }}

The first turning point in his life came in 1997 in New York, USA. He and Yoo Hae-jin shaved their head to perform the avant-garde play Duta (The Road to Gudo) by Professor Kang Man-hong at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York. They had to pay for their tickets and accommodation. The performances they saw in New York were happening shows like Stomp, Blue Man Group, and Tube. He wondered why South Korea didn't have such performances and why all their plays seemed to aim at giving didactic lessons.{{Cite web |last=정시우 |title=[10 LINE] 류승룡 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/312/0000016003 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=n.news.naver.com |language=ko |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715002740/https://n.news.naver.com/article/312/0000016003 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-09-28 |title=[인터뷰] '인생은 아름다워' 배우 류승룡, "평범함의 마술" |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/140/0000048444 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=m.entertain.naver.com |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715003339/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/140/0000048444 |url-status=live }}2011 Interview:

• {{Cite web |date=2011-08-04 |title="악역에도 이유는 있어야 한다" '최종병기 활' 류승룡 |trans-title="There must be a reason for the villain" 'Final weapon bow' Ryu Seung-ryong |url=https://m.en.seoul.co.kr/news/entertainment/2011/08/04/20110804500005 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Seoul Newspaper |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714095736/https://m.en.seoul.co.kr/news/entertainment/2011/08/04/20110804500005 |url-status=live }}
• {{Cite web |title=[동영상] "악역에도 이유는 있어야 한다" '최종병기 활' 류승룡 |trans-title=[Video] “Even villains need a reason” Ryu Seung-ryong of ‘The Ultimate Weapon Bow’ |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/081/0002215941 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Seoul Newspaper |language=ko |via=Naver |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714095818/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/081/0002215941 |url-status=live }}
• {{Cite web|title=류승룡 "악역전문 아녜요. 코미디도 잘해요"|trans-title=Ryu Seung-ryong "I'm not specialised in villains. I'm also good at comedy."|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/081/0002216128|access-date=2024-07-15|website=Seoul Newspaper|language=ko|via=Naver|archive-date=July 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715021015/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/081/0002216128|url-status=live}}
• {{Cite web |title=류승룡 "악역전문 아녜요. 코미디도 잘해요" |trans-title=Ryu Seung-ryong "I'm not specialised in villains. I'm also good at comedy." |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20110805030115921 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Seoul Newspaper |language=ko |via=Daum |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715003713/https://v.daum.net/v/20110805030115921 |url-status=live }}Baek Young-ok:
• {{Cite web |last=Baek |first=Young-ok |date=2013-02-15 |title=[백영옥이 만난 '색다른 아저씨'](1) 영화배우 류승룡 |trans-title=['Different Man' that Baek Young-ok Met](1) Actor Ryu Seung-ryong |url=https://www.khan.co.kr/feature_story/article/201302152057115 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Kyunghyang Shinmun |language=ko |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715021843/https://www.khan.co.kr/feature_story/article/201302152057115 |url-status=live }}
• {{Cite web |last=Baek |first=Young-ok |date=2013-02-15 |title=[백영옥이 만난 '색다른 아저씨'](1) 영화배우 류승룡 |trans-title=['Different Man' that Baek Young-ok Met](1) Actor Ryu Seung-ryong |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/032/0002305819 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Kyunghyang Shinmun |language=ko |via=Naver |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714094906/https://n.news.naver.com/article/032/0002305819 |url-status=live }}

In October 1997, Ryu watched the premiere of the non-verbal performance Nanta at Hoam Art Hall. The show was produced by PMC Production under co-CEOs Song Seung-hwan and Lee Kwang-ho. At that time, auditions to select the first members of Nanta were being held. Impressed by the performance, Ryu auditioned and became a substitute member. Eventually, he became a core member of Nanta in 1998. He met founding members Kim Moon-soo and Kim Won-hae, who had joined the group in previous years, and later Jang Hyuk-jin joined as well. These actors formed the core of Nanta, practicing and performing across Korea and the world. The show gained immense popularity and holds the record for the longest-running open run performance in Korea.{{Cite web |last=기자 |first=박경은 |date=2017-02-23 |title=[사소한 인연]2. 난타의 그들-김원해, 류승룡, 장혁진 |url=https://www.khan.co.kr/culture/popular_music/article/201702232102001 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=경향신문 |language=ko}}{{Cite web |date=2003-09-26 |title=「난타」, 꿈의 "브로드웨이" 입성 |trans-title="Nanta" Entering the dream "Broadway" |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20030926045535040 |access-date=2024-06-26 |publisher=Yonhap News |language=ko |via=Daum |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626064747/https://v.daum.net/v/20030926045535040 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title='난타' 브로드웨이 장기공연 - 미주 한국일보 |url=http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20040116/158535 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=www.koreatimes.com |language=ko |archive-date=June 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626103138/http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20040116/158535 |url-status=live }}

After participating in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1999, Nanta toured over 20 countries around the world, including Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, and North America, and has recorded an audience occupancy rate of over 90% to date. It continues to attract 70% of foreign tourists and was gaining great popularity.

Nanta was the first performance in Korea to introduce the concept of a dedicated theater. PMC Production opened a 300-seat theater in Gangbuk in Jeong-dong in 2000, followed by another 300-seat theater in Gangnam in Cheongdam-dong in 2002. By 2003, PMC were operating seven theaters.

In 2002, they made their debut in New York, USA, with a performance on Broadway and an appearance on NBC's Today Show in 2002, predating Psy. Ryu's dedication to Nanta for five years stemmed from his unique mix of ambition and detachment. "I had dreams of performing on Broadway. Nanta is a top-tier show, akin to how actors aspire to work in Hollywood. I eventually left because I felt like a mute without any lines."

After leaving Nanta, Ryu returned to work with director Jang Jin. Prior, due to Nanta, Ryu declined a script from Director Jang Jin for a play called Heotang. They reunited for the play "Welcome to Dongmakgol," performed at the LG Art Center in December 2002. Despite feeling that he had only regained about 70% of his original linguistic sensitivity after appearing in that play, his acting skills shone through.

Ryu then made his film debut in Jang Jin's film Someone Special (2004) as a bank robber. He then acted in Jang Jin's environmental short film Has the Rain Stopped? In this film, he appeared as a slow-speaking farmer from Jeolla province with a sagging belly, delivering a reliable performance as a father who, though disdainful of his son's first love, still embraced him.

He then appeared as a rival as prosecutor Seong-jun, a colleague of Choi Yoon-gi (Cha Seung-won) in Jang Jin's film {{Ill|Murder, Take One|ko|박수칠때 떠나라}} (2005). Although he did not have a scene entirely his own, his low voice and smooth manner of speaking left a distinct impression.

Another Jang Jin's short film {{Ill|Someone Grateful|ko|고마운 사람}} screened at 2005 Jeonju Film Festival, showcased him as a mature actor. In this film, he played a contractual torture technician, portraying a middle-aged worker permeated with fatigue, unable to receive proper overtime pay despite working overnight shifts. His potential as actor were noticed in this his third film with director Jang Jin's short film.{{Cite web |title=류승용, "배우는 결국 비정규직 아닌가요?" |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20060118073411671 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=다음 - 노컷뉴스 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714051211/https://v.daum.net/v/20060118073411671 |url-status=live }}

In September 2005, he was rehearsing for the play Death of a Salesman, directed by Jang Jin.

In 2006, he appeared in Jang Jin's Righteous Ties.{{Cite web |title=[포토]정준호-정재영-류승룡, '거룩한 계보' 주인공들 |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20060612090208930 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=다음 - 스타뉴스 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714052159/https://v.daum.net/v/20060612090208930 |url-status=live }}File:Ryoo Seung-ryong.jpgRyu then appeared in a series of director Jang's films, including 'Good Morning President' (2009), and 'Quiz Show' (2010), making a solid impression on Chungmuro. And then, he became the 'main star of Chungmuro' by successfully producing 'The Bow of Arrows' (2011), 'All About My Wife' (2012), and 'Gwanghae: The Man Who Became King' (2012).{{Cite web |date=2013-07-12 |title=TV예능까지 접수… 장진사단의 내공 |url=https://www.donga.com/news/amp/all/20130712/56416742/3 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.donga.com |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714043517/https://www.donga.com/news/amp/all/20130712/56416742/3 |url-status=live }}

He has since become one of the most versatile and dependable character actors in Korea. A sampling of the various roles he has played over the years: a mentally handicapped father in Miracle in Cell No. 7,{{cite web|title=Two heartwarming films for when you can't feel your toes|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2964565|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Park|first=Eun-jee|date=December 28, 2012|access-date=December 28, 2012|archive-date=January 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105042514/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2964565|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|title=Interview: Ryu Seung Ryong Says He Gained Respect from His Wife with The Gift of Room 7|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=28706|work=enewsWorld|last=An|first=So-hyoun|date=February 8, 2013|access-date=February 9, 2013|archive-date=May 6, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130506000150/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=28706|url-status=live}} the royal adviser Heo Gyun in Masquerade, an officer of the North Korean People's Army in The Front Line, a hard-nosed general of the Qing Dynasty in War of the Arrows, a ladies' man in All About My Wife, a gambling husband who fears his wife in The Quiz Show Scandal, a refined gay man in Personal Taste, a vengeful gangster in Secret, a reporter on the trail of a story in The Recipe, and the titular figure in The Piper.{{cite web|title=Ryu Seung-ryong moves beyond stereotypes|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2953109|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Jung|first=Hyun-mok|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=November 18, 2012|archive-date=January 16, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116113946/http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2953109|url-status=usurped}}{{cite web|title=Ryu shows new, darker side in The Piper|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3005959|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last1=Lee|first1=Eun-sun|date=June 29, 2015|access-date=July 2, 2015|archive-date=July 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702235501/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3005959|url-status=live}}

In 2017, Ryu was cast in Kim Eun-hee's Netflix period zombie thriller Kingdom.{{cite news |date=January 17, 2019 |title=RYU Seung-ryong Kicks Off 2019 with Lunar New Year Comedy and Netflix Original Series |url=http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=2&blbdComCd=601006&seq=5062&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708063209/http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=2&blbdComCd=601006&seq=5062&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword= |archive-date=July 8, 2023 |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=Kobiz}} In the series, Ryu plays the role of Lord Cho Hak-ju (seasons 1–2), the Chief State Councilor of Joseon who is the head of the Haewon Cho clan and Lee Chang's political rival. He is the father of Queen Consort Cho and Cho Beom-il, and the uncle of Cho Beom-pal. A cold, ruthless leader, he is desperate to secure his power over the throne through Queen Cho's unborn child who he seeks to make heir to the throne in place of Lee Chang.{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Mi-hwa |date=September 14, 2017 |title=류승룡, 넷플릭스 '킹덤' 출연할까.."제안받고 검토중" |url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2017091410480530239 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819232136/http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2017091410480530239&outlink=1&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.naver.com |archive-date=August 19, 2019 |access-date=February 19, 2018 |website=Star News |language=ko}} The series premiered on January 25, 2019.{{cite web |date=January 21, 2019 |title=Netflix's new Korean original 'Kingdom' brings zombie to Joseon Dynasty |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201901211659539280144_2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819232139/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201901211659539280144_2 |archive-date=August 19, 2019 |access-date=May 4, 2019 |website=Kpop Herald}} File:180321 영화 '7년의 밤' 기자간담회 류승룡.jpgIn 2019, Ryu starred in the comedy film Extreme Job which became the 2nd highest-grossing film of all time in South Korea.{{cite web|title=RYU Seung-ryong, LEE Ha-neui and JIN Seon-kyu Confirmed to Star in EXTREME JOB|url=http://koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4627&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|website=Korean Film Council|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=March 2, 2018|archive-date=April 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424214420/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?pageIndex=1&blbdComCd=601006&seq=4627&mode=VIEW&returnUrl=&searchKeyword=|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Ryu Seung-ryong finds his team: The actor shines in 'Extreme Job' with help of all-star cast|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3058381|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 19, 2019|access-date=January 22, 2019|archive-date=July 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708063206/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3058381|url-status=live}}

Ryu was contacted by director Park In-je, with whom he had previously collaborated on season 2 of the Netflix series Kingdom, to join the series Moving.{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Ri-sun |date=2023-09-30 |title=[인터뷰365] 류승룡 "나를 지탱해준 은사의 한마디, 너는 늦게 피는 꽃이다" |trans-title=[Interview 365] Ryu Seung-ryong "A word from my mentor that supported me, you are a late blooming flower." |url=https://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=106559 |access-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715031343/https://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=106559 |url-status=live }} This action-packed fantasy sci-fi television series is written by Kang Full and co-directed by Park In-je and Park Yoon-seo. The show features an ensemble cast including Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Ryoo Seung-bum, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, Go Youn-jung, and Kim Do-hoon. Based on Kang's webtoon of the same name, the series is a supernatural drama that follows three high school students and their parents as they discover their superpowers.{{cite web |author=Bae Hyo-joo |date=October 29, 2021 |script-title=ko:'무빙' 류승룡·한효주·조인성·류승범 최정예 조합 "한국서 못 본 장르"[공식] |trans-title='Moving' Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Jo In-seong, and Ryu Seung-beom's most elite combination "Genre not seen in Korea" [Official] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000505217 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029013446/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000505217 |archive-date=October 29, 2021 |access-date=October 29, 2021 |work=Newsen |language=ko |via=Naver}} In the series, Ryu plays the role of Jang Ju-won, Hui-soo's father who runs a fried chicken shop. He possesses healing abilities and superhuman strength, although he is still susceptible to pain. Jang Ju-won is a former gangster and ex-ANSP agent with the code name Guryongpo, who used to be Doo-sik's partner during their time in the ANSP.{{cite web |author=Kang Hyo-jin |date=August 26, 2021 |script-title=ko:[단독]500억 대작 '무빙', 23일 크랭크인...한국형 판타지 히어로물 |trans-title=[Exclusive] 50 billion won masterpiece 'Moving', crank-in on the 23rd... Korean fantasy hero |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000315987 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722195618/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000315987 |archive-date=July 22, 2023 |access-date=October 29, 2021 |work=SpoTV News |language=ko |via=Naver}}

It was released from August 9, to September 20, 2023. After seven days of availability, it became the most watched Korean original series on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the United States, based on hours streamed.

Ryu is back with the Netflix series Chicken Nugget alongside Ahn Jae-hong. In the series, Ryu plays the role of Choi Seon-man, the president of More Than Machines.{{cite web |author=Kim Nara |date=September 30, 2022 |title='닭강정'으로 변한 '국민 여동생' 김유정...류승룡X안재홍까지, 이병헌 감독 신작 출연 [공식] |trans-title=Nation's younger sister' Kim Yoo-jung, who has turned into 'Chicken Gangjeong'... Ryoo Seung-ryong X Ahn Jae-hong to appear in director Lee Byung-hun's new film [Official] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003651488 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930051901/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003651488 |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=October 1, 2022 |publisher=My Daily |language=ko |via=Naver}} The plot involves Choi's daughter, Min-ah (Kim Yoo-jung), turning into a chicken nugget, and Choi's quest to turn his daughter back into a human.{{Cite web |last=ELLE |title=류승룡과 안재홍의 로드무비 - STAR |url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/84961 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=ELLE |language=ko |archive-date=July 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715023823/https://www.elle.co.kr/article/84961 |url-status=live }}

Following the success of "All About My Wife," Ryu Seung-ryong became a sought-after endorser for brands like Samsung Life Insurance, Kumon Learning Center, and SK Telecom. His endorsement deals were finalized just before the release of "Miracle in Cell No. 7," and the timing of the commercials airing alongside the film's screening was beneficial for the advertisers. Samsung Life Insurance noted an increase in advertising interest after the movie reached 10 million views. SK Telecom experienced a surge in sales after airing the commercial, making it the top-selling new product in March. The 1 minute and 30-second YouTube version of the commercial was nearing 1 million views.{{Cite web |title=[CF리뷰] 류승룡, 몸값 2배 껑충..어떻게 CF대세 됐나? |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20130402141710496 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=다음 - TV리포트 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714080029/https://v.daum.net/v/20130402141710496 |url-status=live }}

Following the success of 2014 historical film The Admiral: Roaring Currents, Ryu Seung-ryong starred in The Baedal Minjok advertisement with the slogan 'What kind of nation are we'. As a leading actor, he won multiple advertising awards this year. His commercials ranged from cinematic broadcast ads to clever outdoor campaigns, strategically placed in relevant locations.{{Cite web |title=류승룡 묻고 전지현 노래했다 … 올해의 '매스컴 어워드 톱10' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003224108 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=n.news.naver.com |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714081255/https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0003224108 |url-status=live }}

Chicken franchise BBQ 's Paris Chicken is gaining huge popularity, with sales increasing by 500% thanks to the popularity of Ryu Seung-ryong's CF.{{Cite web |last=기자 |first=조규봉 쿠키뉴스 |title=BBQ '빠리치킨', 류승룡 CF로 인기… 매출액 500% 급상승 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/005/0000699833 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=n.news.naver.com |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714081255/https://n.news.naver.com/article/005/0000699833 |url-status=live }} Ryu Seung-ryong was recognized as the Advertising Model of the Year at the 2014 Korea Advertising Awards.{{Cite web |last=류근원 |title=BBQ, 류승룡 코믹 CF 14일 공개 |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000263522 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=n.news.naver.com |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714080029/https://n.news.naver.com/article/396/0000263522 |url-status=live }}

In April 2024, Home Chicken SASE (CEO Kim Gwang-seon) announced that it has selected actor Ryu Seung-ryong as its new brand model and was launching a campaign.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-01 |title=홈치킨 사세, 새모델 류승룡과 함께한 광고 영상 공개 |url=http://www.dhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=328906 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=대한뉴스 |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714073907/http://www.dhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=328906 |url-status=live }}

In 2015, Ryu donated 10 million won to support the independent film The Claws of the Five Generals, an adaptation of an award-winning play. The film's production costs were raised through citizen participation, and it is currently in production. Ryu, known for his interest in performances and independent cinema, decided to contribute to the project after learning about it.{{Cite web |title=[톡톡! 연예 광장] 류승룡, 독립영화 제작 위해 천만 원 기부 |url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3204702 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=KBS 뉴스 |language=ko |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714082148/https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=3204702 |url-status=live }}

On September 3, 2020, Ryu and Park Jin-hee lent their talents to a climate crisis campaign for Greenpeace. They both narrated the organization's TV commercial.{{Cite web |title=배우 류승룡·박진희, 기후위기 극복 위해 목소리 재능기부 |url=https://www.greenpeace.org/korea/press/14973/presslease-climate-emergency-drtv/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Greenpeace Korea {{!}} 그린피스 |language=ko-KR |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714082149/https://www.greenpeace.org/korea/press/14973/presslease-climate-emergency-drtv/ |url-status=live }}

Ryu's wife is from Kwon clan, has two sons, Ryu Kang and Ryu Geon. In 2014, they appeared in MBC entertainment program Sunday Night - Where Are We Going, Dad.{{Cite web |last=이선영 |date=2014-01-06 |title=류승룡 아들 류강-류건 "눈썹-눈, 복제 수준" |url=https://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/413864 |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=데일리안 |language=ko}} Their family is Christian. They read the Bible together every evening.{{Cite web |date=2021-05-01 |title=우직한 류승룡 |url=https://www.arenakorea.com/arena/article/47955 |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=아레나 |language=ko}}

Ryu is very good at skills such as bloodletting, wooden sword, swimming, and singing. He is also skilled in woodworking and can even make simple furniture.{{Cite web |title=류승룡 탐구생활 Ver.1.0, 이런 참모, 아니 배우를 주소서! |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20120928113105981 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=다음 - 오마이뉴스 |archive-date=July 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714043826/https://v.daum.net/v/20120928113105981 |url-status=live }}

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