Im Ye-jin
ActingAbout Im Ye-jin
Im Ye-jin (born Im Ki-hee) is a South Korean actress. As a teenage actress, she reached the peak of her popularity in the 1970s with the "Really Really" film trilogy, which include Never Forget Me, I Am Really Sorry and I Really Really Like You. She is currently active in television. As Im grew older, she remained active on television and the occasional film, in supporting roles as ajummas, aunts or mothers. As if coming full circle, she played one of the adult characters in a 2010 musical theatre adaptation of her early hit I Really Really Like You. Agency: YG entertainment (2014). Married to Choi Chang Wook(1989), TV director and producer at MBC.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Im Ye-jin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Im Ye-jin'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Im Ye-jin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Classic, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Im Ye-jin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Im Ye-jin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Im Ye-jin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Splash Splash Love: The Movie | Dan-bi's Mother / Queen Wongyeong | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Trade Your Love | Hae-joo's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Time Renegades | Vice Principal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Secret Love | Yeon-yi's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | My Mighty Princess | He-in | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Miss Gold Digger | Mi-Su's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dasepo Naughty Girls | Poor Girl's mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sunday Seoul | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Windstruck | Policewoman of Police Substation | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Classic | Canteen Operator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Good Windy Days | Chun-sun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | 땅콩껍질 속의 연가 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Really I Like You | Ji-young Choi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fire | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nobody Knows | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The First Snow | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | When We Grow Up... | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Really Sorry | Jeong-ah Han | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | I Really Have a Dream | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Ever So Much Good! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Never Never Forget Me | Jeong-ah Han | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Transgression | - | Average | Similar → |
Im Ye-jin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Im Ye-jin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Im Ye-jin is "The Classic" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Im Ye-jin acted in?
Im Ye-jin has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Im Ye-jin?
Other notable films include "Windstruck", "Time Renegades", and "Really I Like You".