Kim Yeong-cheol - Actor Profile

Kim Yeong-cheol

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
14Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 25, 1953
Birth Place: Daegu, South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Yeong-cheol reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Yeong-cheol'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Yeong-cheol remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Bittersweet Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Yeong-cheol Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Yeong-cheol's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
A Bittersweet Life (2005) movie poster
★7.4

A Bittersweet Life: Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to

A Bittersweet Life

2005•Action
★7.2
Iris 2 (2013) movie poster
★7.2

Iris 2: Set 3 years after the first season, members of the National Security Service (NSS) team, including Jung Yoo Gun, Ji Soo

Iris 2

2013•Action
★7.0
The Con Artists (2014) movie poster
★7.0

The Con Artists: A wily safecracker is forced to help a mob boss pull off a $150 million heist, but smells a double-cross in the works.

The Con Artists

2014•Action
★7.0
Summer Snow (2015) movie poster
★7.0

Summer Snow: Story contains the confessions of couples who are not able to express their feelings due to their closeness.

Summer Snow

2015•Drama
★6.9
Asako in Ruby Shoes (2000) movie poster
★6.9

Asako in Ruby Shoes: Asako in Ruby Shoes succeeds in providing yet another challenge to views of a homogeneous South Korea by presenting to u

Asako in Ruby Shoes

2000•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Yeong-cheol.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Echo Yaho-man (voice) Flop Similar →
2015 Summer Snow Gang-chil Hit Similar →
2014 The Con Artists Boss Jo Hit Similar →
2013 Iris 2 Baek San Hit Similar →
2007 My Father Hwang Nam-cheol Average Similar →
2007 Voice of a Murderer Kim Wook-jung Hit Similar →
2005 A Bittersweet Life Mr. Kang Hit Similar →
2000 Asako in Ruby Shoes Jong-wan Hit Similar →
1989 Speeding Horse - Average Similar →
1989 Long After That Hyun-wook Flop Similar →
1988 Karma - Flop Similar →
1987 Young-ja in Her Prime in 1987 - Flop Similar →
1981 White Smile - Flop Similar →
1979 Jade Color - Flop Similar →

Kim Yeong-cheol - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Yeong-cheol?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Yeong-cheol is "A Bittersweet Life" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Kim Yeong-cheol acted in?

Kim Yeong-cheol has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Yeong-cheol?

Other notable films include "Iris 2", "The Con Artists", and "Summer Snow".