Koo Kyo-hwan
ActingAbout Koo Kyo-hwan
Koo Kyo Hwan, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actor, costume designer, editor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is managed as an actor by Namoo Actors. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of Arts. Koo made his acting debut in the 2009 South Korean romantic comedy “Castaway on the Moon”. In 2016, Kyo Hwan won Busan International Film Festival for the category “Actor of the Year” for his contribution to "Beaten Black and Blue". In 2017, he won Busan Film Critics Awards, Buil Film Awards for the category “Best New Actor” in “Jane”. In the same year, Kyo Hwan won Chunsa Film Art Awards for the category “Best New Actor” for his work in “Beaten Black and Blue”. In 2018, Kyo Hwan won the Baeksang Arts Awards for the category “Best New Actor – Film” for his work in "Jane".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koo Kyo-hwan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Koo Kyo-hwan'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), Koo Kyo-hwan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Love Docu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Koo Kyo-hwan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Koo Kyo-hwan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koo Kyo-hwan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Once We Were Us | Eun-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mantis | Han Hee-sung (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | I am a Rich Man | Rich man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Jinx Montage | Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Escape | Lee Hyun-sang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kill Boksoon | Han Hee-sung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Super Star Lee Hyori | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Love Villain | Kyo-hwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Replacement Driver VLOG | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Escape from Mogadishu | Inspector General Tae Joon-gi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kingdom: Ashin of the North | Aidagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Leave the Door Open | Scallop (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Peninsula | Captain Seo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Maggie | Sung-won | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | ROMEO | Romeo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Leave a message after beep | Animal Communicator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Beaten Black And Blue | Gyohwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dance From Afar | Shin Pa-rang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jane | Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fly To The Sky | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Love Docu | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Now Playing | Kyo-hwan (segment "Love Docu") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Romance in Seoul | Ki-chul (segment "Seoul Life") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Romance in Seoul | Kyo-hwan (segment "Dempseyroll: confessions") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Seoul Life | Ki-cheol | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dempseyroll: confessions | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Dangerous Woman | Duk-woo | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Where is my DVD? | Ko Gi-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | WELCOME TO MY HOME | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Behind the Camera | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Werewolf Boy | Drunk Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Winter sleep | Goo-byeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | turtles | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Midnight Express | a young man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Just Before They Died | Do-young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Castaway on the Moon | Public Service Employee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Don't Step Out of the House | Raoh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Money Show | Gi-chul | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Nice Shorts | Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Boys | Jin-uk | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | New Generation War: Reawakened Man | Seok-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Smart Home | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | White Blast | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Seeking the King | Kim Do-jin | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Colony | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Your Country | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Gardeners | Kim Mun-ho | Flop | Similar → |
Koo Kyo-hwan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Koo Kyo-hwan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koo Kyo-hwan is "Love Docu" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Koo Kyo-hwan acted in?
Koo Kyo-hwan has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Koo Kyo-hwan?
Other notable films include "I am a Rich Man", "Where is my DVD?", and "Fly To The Sky".