Choe Mu-wung

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

26Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Choe Mu-wung reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Choe Mu-wung's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Choe Mu-wung remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Choe Mu-wung Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Choe Mu-wung's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im (1974) movie poster

★9.0

Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im: Kim Su-im, the mistress of an American colonel, is arrested and charged with being a North Korean spy. While not denying

Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im

1974•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Warriors Two: In an attempt to save his village from being taken over by brutes, Wah is beaten to a pulp and his mother brutally murde

Warriors Two

1978•Action

★6.5

Death Penalty Priest (1982) movie poster

★6.5

Death Penalty Priest: Li-Siu, a young Shaolin Monk finds the opportunity to practice his Kung-Fu teachings. During his practice he stumbles on

Death Penalty Priest

1982•Action

★6.1

The Iron-Fisted Monk (1977) movie poster

★6.1

The Iron-Fisted Monk: Husker is a student of the Shaolin monks, learning kung fu so that he can avenge his uncle who was murdered by the Manch

The Iron-Fisted Monk

1977•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Magnificent Fist: Carter Wong, Cheung Wai and Irene Hui star in this martial-arts thriller set in a small town in northeastern China. When

Magnificent Fist

1979

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Choe Mu-wung.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	Woman and Rain	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Death Penalty Priest	Andy, Steven's Artist Brother	Hit	Similar →
1981	Liberal Wife '81	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	팔불출	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Eagle vs. Silver Fox	Lee So's Father	Flop	Similar →
1979	Eighteen Women Fighters of Murim	Teacher	Flop	Similar →
1979	Rivals of the Silver Fox	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Magnificent Fist	-	Average	Similar →
1978	Warriors Two	Town Chief	Hit	Similar →
1978	I Am Lady Number 77	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Brawl Busters	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Naked Comes the Huntress	Monk	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Iron-Fisted Monk	Monk	Average	Similar →
1977	You Are the Sun, I Am the Moon	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Bruce and Dragon Fist	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Hong Kil-Dong	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Human Affairs Are Nothing	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Fierce One	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	The Testimony	Army Officer 1	Flop	Similar →
1973	Special Investigation Unit: The Case of College Girl Lee Nan-hee	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Story of Chunhyang	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Three Generations of Men	Jin-seok	Flop	Similar →
1969	Assassin	-	Average	Similar →
1969	Seven People in the Cellar	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Eagle of Wild Field	Signalman	Flop	Similar →

Choe Mu-wung - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Choe Mu-wung?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Choe Mu-wung is "Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Choe Mu-wung acted in?

Choe Mu-wung has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Choe Mu-wung?

Other notable films include "Warriors Two", "Death Penalty Priest", and "The Iron-Fisted Monk".