Kim Hee-kap - Actor Profile

Kim Hee-kap

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 13, 1923
Birth Place: Jangjin, North Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Hee-kap reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Hee-kap'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), Kim Hee-kap remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Setting Sun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Hee-kap Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Hee-kap's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Setting Sun (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Setting Sun: Dok-gu who has seen his son's family off to America lives alone, keeping a close relationship with Bok-rye who lives at

Setting Sun

1979•Drama
★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★7.3
Seong Chun-hyang (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama
★7.0
Hyperbola of Youth (1957) movie poster
★7.0

Hyperbola of Youth: Myeong-ho (Hwang Hae), a middle school teacher who had grown up in poverty, and Bu-nam (Yang Hun), the first son of the

Hyperbola of Youth

1957•Comedy
★6.9
Mother and a Guest (1961) movie poster
★6.9

Mother and a Guest: Six-year-old Ok Hee is glad when Mr. Han comes to board at her house full of women. She plays messenger for Mr. Han and

Mother and a Guest

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Hee-kap.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Kam-bo - Flop Similar →
1982 Life After Death - Flop Similar →
1979 Setting Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Ok-Nyeo's Resentment - Flop Similar →
1972 Beautiful Korea - Flop Similar →
1969 Sorry to Give You Trouble Lee Jae-myeong Flop Similar →
1967 Mountain - Flop Similar →
1967 When the Buckwheat Blooms - Flop Similar →
1967 Female Power - Flop Similar →
1967 Space Monster Wangmagwi - Average Similar →
1967 Six Daughters - Flop Similar →
1966 A Story of a Nobleman - Flop Similar →
1966 Nostalgia - Average Similar →
1966 Horse-year Bride - Flop Similar →
1965 The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law Kim Jwa-su [Father in law] Average Similar →
1965 The King and the Servant Boy Mr. Eom Flop Similar →
1965 The Story of Bae Local Offcial - Flop Similar →
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1964 The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings - Flop Similar →
1964 Red Scarf Kim Joong-sa Average Similar →
1963 Sinmungo District Magistrate Flop Similar →
1963 Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness - Average Similar →
1962 A Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1962 View from an Alley Gynecologist Flop Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Blind old man Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Kim Jae-won Average Similar →
1962 Lee Chadon - Flop Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Kim Jae-won Super Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul No Mong-hyeon Hit Similar →
1961 Wonsullang - Flop Similar →
1961 Bumpkin Oh-bok Happjugi Flop Similar →
1961 My Sister is a Tomboy Wedding guest Flop Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Lord Choi Average Similar →
1961 Mother and a Guest Egg Tradesman Hit Similar →
1961 A Shoeshine Boy - Flop Similar →
1961 An Upstart President Kwon Flop Similar →
1961 A Dream of Fortune Collector Average Similar →
1961 Bonanza Heo Man-ki (Fake detective) Flop Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber Dol-soe Flop Similar →
1961 A Petty Middle Manager Dal-Soon Song (Executive Director) Flop Similar →
1961 A Bar without Address - Flop Similar →
1961 The Coachman Kim Seo-gi Average Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang - Hit Similar →
1960 Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang - Flop Similar →
1960 Mr. Park Seobang Hwang (Friends of Seobang Park) Flop Similar →
1959 A Female Boss Assistant Editor (Mr. Huh) Flop Similar →
1959 Yu Gwan-Sun - Flop Similar →
1959 Gobau - Flop Similar →
1957 Hyperbola of Youth Jigekkun ajeossi (coolie) Hit Similar →
1957 A Lady of Freedom - Flop Similar →

Kim Hee-kap - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Hee-kap?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Hee-kap is "Setting Sun" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kim Hee-kap acted in?

Kim Hee-kap has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Hee-kap?

Other notable films include "Prince Yeonsan", "Seong Chun-hyang", and "Hyperbola of Youth".