Kim Ju-o

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Ju-o reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Ju-o'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Ju-o remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Young Zelkova, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Ju-o Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Ju-o's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

A Young Zelkova: Suk-hee's mother is remarried to a man who has a son a year senior than Suk-hee. The two don't get along well first, but

A Young Zelkova

1968•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

A Sunflower Family: A middle-aged man is so crazy about his mistress that he doesn't care about what happens to his family. The feud between

A Sunflower Family

1961•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Lady Jang: King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now

Lady Jang

1961•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Palace of Ambition: A nobleman bribes a maidservant to gain access to the palace and poison the crown prince. Another noble, loyal to the ro

Palace of Ambition

1957•Drama

★4.0

★4.0

Bonanza: A young sailor arrives in Busan Harbour; an outrageous-looking, woolly bear of a man appears in downtown Busan with a sh

Bonanza

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Ju-o.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	Rain Outside the Porthole	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	One-eyed Park	Harbin Kim's Henchman 5	Flop	Similar →
1969	Three Generations of Men	Detective Takamura	Flop	Similar →
1969	Cruel Revenge	Yoon Sang-mu	Flop	Similar →
1969	A Plateau	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Bride on the Second Floor	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Young Zelkova	Vendeur de vélo	Hit	Similar →
1964	The Continental Spy	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Lady Jang	[Assassin]	Average	Similar →
1961	Bonanza	Hotel boy	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Sunflower Family	Driver	Average	Similar →
1957	Palace of Ambition	Jang	Average	Similar →

Kim Ju-o - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Ju-o?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Ju-o is "A Young Zelkova" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kim Ju-o acted in?

Kim Ju-o has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Ju-o?

Other notable films include "A Sunflower Family", "Lady Jang", and "Palace of Ambition".