Lim Yae-sim - Actor Profile

Lim Yae-sim

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
20Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 21, 1930

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lim Yae-sim reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lim Yae-sim'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lim Yae-sim remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lim Yae-sim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lim Yae-sim's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin (1968) movie poster
★9.0

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin: King Sukjong assigns Jang Ok-nan, a court lady, as a concubine overnight. Jang plots to drive the current Queen into exi

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin

1968•Drama
★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★7.3
Seong Chun-hyang (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama
★6.0
Tyrant Yeonsan (1962) movie poster
★6.0

Tyrant Yeonsan: Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials wh

Tyrant Yeonsan

1962•History
★5.7
Genealogy (1979) movie poster
★5.7

Genealogy: During the Japanese occupation of South Korea, a Japanese bureaucrat is ordered to persuade an influential Korean patria

Genealogy

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lim Yae-sim.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Whale Hunting 2 - Flop Similar →
1979 Genealogy - Average Similar →
1978 I Am Lady Number 77 - Flop Similar →
1974 The Earth - Flop Similar →
1974 The Testimony Missus Flop Similar →
1973 Baettaragi - Flop Similar →
1973 Five Hostesses for the Resistance Mrs. Nam Flop Similar →
1972 Long Live the Island Frogs - Flop Similar →
1969 Rainy Gomoryeong Hill - Flop Similar →
1969 Hong Gil-dong - Flop Similar →
1968 A Man Like the Wind Grass Widow Flop Similar →
1968 Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin Court Lady An Super Hit Similar →
1964 Her Majesty Yeonghwa Eun-sil Flop Similar →
1964 The Continental Spy - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Wife Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Won-jeong's mother Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Won-jong's mother Super Hit Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber - Flop Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang Ma'am Hit Similar →

Lim Yae-sim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lim Yae-sim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lim Yae-sim is "Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Lim Yae-sim acted in?

Lim Yae-sim has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lim Yae-sim?

Other notable films include "Prince Yeonsan", "Seong Chun-hyang", and "Tyrant Yeonsan".