Jeon Won-joo - Actor Profile

Jeon Won-joo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 8, 1939

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jeon Won-joo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jeon Won-joo'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jeon Won-joo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Whistling Princess, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jeon Won-joo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeon Won-joo's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Whistling Princess (2002) movie poster
★9.0

Whistling Princess: Ji-eun, a member of North Korea's dance troupe and the daughter of the North Korean leader, escapes to the South after o

Whistling Princess

2002•Comedy
★8.5
Come to Me (1996) movie poster
★8.5

Come to Me: A man with no ambitions or scruples, upon his release from prison, meets a former classmate who has fallen on hard times

Come to Me

1996•Drama
★7.0
Heavenly Homecoming to Stars (1974) movie poster
★7.0

Heavenly Homecoming to Stars: A man and a woman fall for one another, but she is haunted by her troubled history with men.

Heavenly Homecoming to Stars

1974•Drama
★5.0
Secret to Her (2008) movie poster
★5.0

Secret to Her: Mimi falls in love with Albert, who works for the Korean Embassy in the United States. But Albert disappears on the day

Secret to Her

2008•Romance
★5.0
Byon Gang-soi (Garujigi) (1988) movie poster
★5.0

Byon Gang-soi (Garujigi): Gang-soi is a mean scoundrel who travels up north. Ong-nyo, a woman destined to be widowed, is run out of her village an

Byon Gang-soi (Garujigi)

1988•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jeon Won-joo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 The 4th Innovator Yeong-mi's Mother Flop Similar →
2008 Secret to Her - Flop Similar →
2007 Sorrow Even Up in Heaven School Parent Flop Similar →
2004 Clementine - Flop Similar →
2002 Whistling Princess Female owner of rooftop room Super Hit Similar →
1996 Come to Me - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Byon Gang-soi (Garujigi) - Flop Similar →
1982 Baraam - Flop Similar →
1975 Best Singer - Flop Similar →
1974 Heavenly Homecoming to Stars Maid Hit Similar →

Jeon Won-joo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeon Won-joo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeon Won-joo is "Whistling Princess" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jeon Won-joo acted in?

Jeon Won-joo has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeon Won-joo?

Other notable films include "Come to Me", "Heavenly Homecoming to Stars", and "Secret to Her".