Ryu Tae-ho - Actor Profile

Ryu Tae-ho

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
13Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 17, 1963
Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryu Tae-ho 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: Drama

The majority of Ryu Tae-ho'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryu Tae-ho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Memories of Murder, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryu Tae-ho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryu Tae-ho's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Memories of Murder (2003) movie poster
★8.1

Memories of Murder: A sadistic serial rapist and murderer of young women terrorizes a small province in 1980s South Korea. To prevent furthe

Memories of Murder

2003•Crime
★8.0
A Taxi Driver (2017) movie poster
★8.0

A Taxi Driver: May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, h

A Taxi Driver

2017•Action
★7.8
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) movie poster
★7.8

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil: After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determin

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

2019•Crime
★6.9
Method (2017) movie poster
★6.9

Method: A seasoned actor and a pop star are cast as leads in a gay romantic play. As the actor teaches the pop star method actin

Method

2017•Drama
★6.9
Default (2018) movie poster
★6.9

Default: Only one week left until South Korea will go under sovereign default. Han Shi-hyun is a leader of the monetary policy te

Default

2018•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryu Tae-ho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Winter in Sokcho Mr. Park Hit Similar →
2019 The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil Mr. Ahn Super Hit Similar →
2018 Default Chief of Staff Hit Similar →
2017 Method Won-ho Hit Similar →
2017 A Taxi Driver Newspaper Manager Super Hit Similar →
2007 Beyond the Years - Average Similar →
2005 Lee Dae-ro Can't Die Jason Park Flop Similar →
2003 Memories of Murder Jo Byung-soon Super Hit Similar →
2001 Kiss Me Much Friend 1 Flop Similar →
1999 End of the Century Mr. Seo Flop Similar →
1996 Ghost Mama Kos-teol Flop Similar →
1996 A Petal Merchant Hit Similar →
1995 Dr. Bong Tae-ho Hit Similar →

Ryu Tae-ho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryu Tae-ho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryu Tae-ho is "Memories of Murder" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Ryu Tae-ho acted in?

Ryu Tae-ho has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryu Tae-ho?

Other notable films include "A Taxi Driver", "The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil", and "Method".