Kim Sun-young

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

8Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 9, 1914

Birth Place: Ch'ongjong-ri, Unjon County, North Pyongan province, Korea, Empire of Japan [now North Korea]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Sun-young reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Sun-young'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Sun-young remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Hometown in Heart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Sun-young Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Sun-young's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

A Hometown in Heart: An orphan left in the care of a Buddhist temple becomes attached to a young widow who arrives there to mourn her recentl

A Hometown in Heart

1949•Drama

★0.0

The Miss of Guerrillas (1954) movie poster

★0.0

The Miss of Guerrillas: Against the backdrop of the time when North Korea was fighting the war for the liberation of the Korean peninsula (1950-

The Miss of Guerrillas

1954•Drama

★0.0

A Folk Song of the Mill (1931) movie poster

★0.0

A Folk Song of the Mill: A young man convicted for his views ends up in prison for a long 40 years. When he returned from prison to his hometown,

A Folk Song of the Mill

1931•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Beautiful Devotion: A melodramatic film about a fisherman who disappeared at sea. After many years, he returns and finds out that his wife h

Beautiful Devotion

1933•Drama

★0.0

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money:

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money

1939•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Sun-young.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1959	Legend of Chunhyang	Wol Mae	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Apostle's Success Story	wet nurse	Flop	Similar →
1956	Jackals	mother	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Miss of Guerrillas	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	A Hometown in Heart	Jo Seong-mo	Hit	Similar →
1939	Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money	Hon-do's mother-in-law	Flop	Similar →
1933	Beautiful Devotion	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	A Folk Song of the Mill	-	Flop	Similar →

Kim Sun-young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Sun-young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Sun-young is "A Hometown in Heart" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Kim Sun-young acted in?

Kim Sun-young has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Sun-young?

Other notable films include "The Miss of Guerrillas", "A Folk Song of the Mill", and "Beautiful Devotion".