Kim Kwang-shik

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

18Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 30, 1971

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Kwang-shik reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Kwang-shik'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Kwang-shik remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Last Child, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Kwang-shik Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Kwang-shik's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

Last Child: Six months ago the son of the married couple drowned. The couple, together with the teenager that their son saved, begin

Last Child

2018•Drama

★7.5

Emergency Declaration (2022) movie poster

★7.5

Emergency Declaration: While investigating a terroristic threat that goes viral online, Korean authorities discover that a suspect has recently

Emergency Declaration

2022•Action

★7.5

★7.5

Bunt: A mentally challenged boy, Dong-gu loves going to school to fetch water for his friends. But he is disappointed, when th

Bunt

2007•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Midnight: A serial killer ruthlessly hunts down a deaf woman through the streets of South Korea after she witnesses his brutal cri

Midnight

2021•Thriller

★7.1

★7.1

Black Light: After a car accident leaves one man dead and another in a coma, it's believed that the dead man was at fault. Guilt-ridd

Black Light

2021•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Kwang-shik.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Emergency Declaration	Control Team Leader #5	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Midnight	Middle-aged Man	Hit	Similar →
2021	Black Light	Lieutenant Park	Hit	Similar →
2018	Last Child	President Sung	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Stand by Me	Seong-bok	Hit	Similar →
2015	Speed	[coach]	Average	Similar →
2012	Iron Bag Mr. Woo Soo	Prosecutor Pyo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Radio Dayz	[Political Party Member #1]	Average	Similar →
2007	Punch Lady	[Ha Eun's father]	Average	Similar →
2007	My Father	[Prison Visitation Guard]	Average	Similar →
2007	Wide Awake	[Equus man]	Average	Similar →
2007	Bunt	Fried Chicken Delivery Man	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Beautiful Sunday	Detective Ahn	Flop	Similar →
2006	Solace	Detective 1	Average	Similar →
2006	Radio Star	Mr. Jang	Hit	Similar →
2004	맨손으로 죽여라?	광식	Flop	Similar →
2003	Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield	Baekje Soldier	Hit	Similar →
2003	Save the Green Planet!	Detective Seo	Hit	Similar →

Kim Kwang-shik - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Kwang-shik?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Kwang-shik is "Last Child" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Kim Kwang-shik acted in?

Kim Kwang-shik has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Kwang-shik?

Other notable films include "Emergency Declaration", "Bunt", and "Midnight".