Nam Seok-hun

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

7Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 15, 1939

Birth Place: Pyongyang, Korea

About Nam Seok-hun

Nam Seok-hun (March 15, 1939) is a South-Korean actor and director.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nam Seok-hun reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nam Seok-hun'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nam Seok-hun remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Black Hair, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nam Seok-hun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam Seok-hun's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The Black Hair: An abusive man murders his wife and father-in-law then accuses Mok-ryeon, his sister-in-law's boyfriend, of the crime. M

The Black Hair

1974•Horror

★5.4

Farewell to the Duman River (1962) movie poster

★5.4

Farewell to the Duman River: Patriotic university student Youngwoo and his friends, led by their teacher Lee Sung, along with a British friend bid fa

Farewell to the Duman River

1962•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Horse-year Bride: It is the year of the white horse that arrives every sixty years. Three women avoid sleeping with their husbands so they

Horse-year Bride

1966•Family

★3.0

The Great Escape from Women's Prison (1976) movie poster

★3.0

The Great Escape from Women's Prison: Yeong-rim and her mother are imprisoned when she refuses the advances of the village's communist supporter, Bong-ju. Bon

The Great Escape from Women's Prison

1976•Drama

★0.0

The Heartbreaking Story:

The Heartbreaking Story

1964•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam Seok-hun.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	The Great Escape from Women's Prison	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Black Hair	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1966	Horse-year Bride	Park Oh-sung	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Continental Spy	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Heartbreaking Story	Bang-seok	Flop	Similar →
1963	Private Tutor	Jeong-gu	Flop	Similar →
1962	Farewell to the Duman River	-	Flop	Similar →

Nam Seok-hun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam Seok-hun?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam Seok-hun is "The Black Hair" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Nam Seok-hun acted in?

Nam Seok-hun has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam Seok-hun?

Other notable films include "Farewell to the Duman River", "Horse-year Bride", and "The Great Escape from Women's Prison".