Kim Won-jin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

15Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 22, 1980

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Won-jin reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Won-jin'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 73% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Won-jin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 1987: When the Day Comes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Won-jin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Won-jin's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

1987: When the Day Comes (2017) movie poster

★8.1

1987: When the Day Comes: In January 1987, a 22-year-old college student dies during a police interrogation. Under the orders of Director Park, th

1987: When the Day Comes

2017•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Train to Busan: When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for th

Train to Busan

2016•Horror

★7.7

★7.7

The Beauty Inside: Woo-jin, a furniture designer who wakes up in a different body every day, falls for Yi-soo, a woman he meets through his

The Beauty Inside

2015•Fantasy

★7.1

★7.1

Time Renegades: A high-school teacher in 1983 and a detective in 2015 join forces through their dreams to change the perilous fate of th

Time Renegades

2016•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Broken: Following the brutal rape and murder of his 16-year-old daughter, Sang-hyeon stumbles into an ever-widening conspiracy o

Broken

2014•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Won-jin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Beyond That Mountain	Man-Kil's Father	Average	Similar →
2019	The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos	Senior Detective	Hit	Similar →
2017	1987: When the Day Comes	Dong-A Ilbo Reporter #1 / Protester	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Curtain Call	Fantasy Bernado	Hit	Similar →
2016	Train to Busan	Embarrassing Youth	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Time Renegades	Detective Yeo-ju	Hit	Similar →
2015	The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo	Detective Park	Average	Similar →
2015	The Beauty Inside	Woo-jin 98	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	The Classified File	Central Detective #3	Hit	Similar →
2015	Gangnam Blues	Jungjeong Investigator #2	Average	Similar →
2014	The Con Artists	Southern Customs Control Officer #1	Hit	Similar →
2014	My Dictator	Audition Actor (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2014	Sea Fog	Korean-Chinese #3	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Stone	Nam-Hae's Man	Average	Similar →
2014	Broken	Seoul Detective #4	Hit	Similar →

Kim Won-jin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Won-jin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Won-jin is "1987: When the Day Comes" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Kim Won-jin acted in?

Kim Won-jin has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Won-jin?

Other notable films include "Train to Busan", "The Beauty Inside", and "Time Renegades".