Ha Jung-woo
ActingAbout Ha Jung-woo
Ha Jung-woo (Korean: 하정우; born Kim Sung-hoon on March 11, 1978) is a South Korean actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. One of the highest grossing actors in South Korea, Ha's starring films have accumulated more than 100 million tickets. Only 3 other actors have reached this milestone, with Ha being nearly a decade younger than the rest when achieving this. His breakthrough to stardom came with the role in Na Hong-jin's serial killer film The Chaser (2008). One of the leading actors of his generation in Korean cinema, Ha showcased his versatility across films of various genres: road movie My Dear Enemy (2008), sports film Take Off (2009), action thriller The Yellow Sea (2010), gangster saga Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), romantic comedy Love Fiction (2012), spy actioner The Berlin File (2013), and action thriller The Terror Live (2013). Ha is also known for his role as grim reaper Gang-rim in the fantasy action film Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) and its 2018 sequel. He made his directorial debut through the comedy film Fasten Your Seatbelt (2013), followed by Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ha Jung-woo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ha Jung-woo'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 63% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ha Jung-woo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Handmaiden, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ha Jung-woo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ha Jung-woo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ha Jung-woo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The People Upstairs | Mr. Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nameless | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Lobby | Yoon Chang-wook | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nocturnal | Bae Min-tae | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hijack 1971 | Tae-in | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ransomed | Lee Min-jun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Road to Boston | Sohn Kee-chung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Closet | Sang-won | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ashfall | Jo In-chang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Miss & Mrs. Cops | Motel Staff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Take Point | Ahab | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days | Gang-rim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 1987: When the Day Comes | Prosecutor Choi Hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Gang-rim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Suh-Suh Pyoung, Slowly and Peacefully | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tunnel | Lee Jung-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Handmaiden | Count Fujiwara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Assassination | Hawaii Pistol | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Chronicle of a Blood Merchant | Heo Sam-gwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Dol Moo-chi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Fasten Your Seatbelt | Incheon Airport traffic controller (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Terror Live | Yoon Young-hwa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Behind the Camera | Self / Director Ha | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Berlin File | Pyo Jong-seong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Project 577 | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love Fiction | Goo Joo-wol / Detective Ma Dong-wook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nameless Gangster | Choi Hyung-bae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Client | Kang Seong-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Come Rain, Come Shine | Other Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Yellow Sea | Kim Gu-nam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Parallel Life | Jang Soo Yeong | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Take Off | Cha Heon-tae | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Boat | Hyung-gu | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Like You Know It All | Mr. Cho | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | My Dear Enemy | Byoung-woon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Our School's E.T. | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Beastie Boys | Jae-hyun | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Chaser | Ji Young-min | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Forever the Moment | Man at a Date | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Never Forever | Jihah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Breath | Joo-yeon's Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Fox Family | Son fox | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Time | Ji-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Unforgiven | Yoo Tae-jeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | She's on Duty | Detective Cho | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mr. Gam’s Victory | Kim Woo-yeol | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Madeleine | Joon-ho | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | 보통사람들 | - | Flop | Similar → |
Ha Jung-woo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ha Jung-woo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ha Jung-woo is "The Handmaiden" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Ha Jung-woo acted in?
Ha Jung-woo has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ha Jung-woo?
Other notable films include "1987: When the Day Comes", "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", and "Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days".