Nam Jung-hee

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

13Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 5, 1942

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nam Jung-hee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Romance

The majority of Nam Jung-hee's filmography leans towards the Romance 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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nam Jung-hee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Werewolf Boy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nam Jung-hee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam Jung-hee's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

A Werewolf Boy: An unexpected phone call brings an elderly woman to her childhood country cottage, and memories of an orphan boy she kne

A Werewolf Boy

2012•Romance

★7.3

★7.3

Festival: While awaiting the publication of his fairytale about his dementia-stricken octogenarian mother, an acclaimed South Kore

Festival

1996•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Il Mare: In the year 1999, a young woman leaves her quaint seaside house and returns to the city, leaving in the mailbox a card f

Il Mare

2000•Fantasy

★7.1

Confession of Murder (2012) movie poster

★7.1

Confession of Murder: A serial killer reappears 15 years after his murder spree with a book detailing his crimes. The resentful cop who failed

Confession of Murder

2012•Action

★6.9

Shadows in the Palace (2007) movie poster

★6.9

Shadows in the Palace: Upon receiving the body of a maid in waiting who was said to have hung herself within the palace walls, dedicated doctor

Shadows in the Palace

2007•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam Jung-hee.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Trap: Director's Cut	Grandma with dementia	Flop	Similar →
2019	0.0MHz	So-hee's Grandmother	Flop	Similar →
2012	Confession of Murder	Old Woman	Hit	Similar →
2012	A Werewolf Boy	Dong-suk's Grandmother (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	The Recipe	Grandmother	Hit	Similar →
2007	Shadows in the Palace	Palace Matron Noh	Hit	Similar →
2007	Love Exposure	Jung-wan's Grandmother	Average	Similar →
2000	Il Mare	Eun-ju's Mother	Hit	Similar →
2000	My Heart	Ms. Han	Average	Similar →
1996	Ambiguous Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	Remembering You	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	Festival	-	Hit	Similar →
1991	Camels Don't Cry Alone	-	Flop	Similar →

Nam Jung-hee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam Jung-hee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam Jung-hee is "A Werewolf Boy" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Nam Jung-hee acted in?

Nam Jung-hee has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam Jung-hee?

Other notable films include "Festival", "Il Mare", and "Confession of Murder".