Seo Myeong-seok

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

21Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 16, 1969

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Seo Myeong-seok reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Seo Myeong-seok's filmography leans towards the Action 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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Seo Myeong-seok remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Oldboy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Seo Myeong-seok Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Seo Myeong-seok's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

Oldboy: With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his capto

Oldboy

2003•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Soo: Tae-soo tries to steal from a gang. The gang catches Tae-Soo's brother, Tae-Jin, instead. The incident causes the brothe

Soo

2007•Action

★6.4

★6.4

Secret Reunion: Two spies share a secret bond, despite their loyalties. A North Korean assassin is sent to Seoul to kill a dissident, bu

Secret Reunion

2010•Thriller

★6.1

★6.1

Seoul Raiders: Agent Lam (Tony Leung) sets out to track a pair of plates used to make fake American dollars. When he discovers the plat

Seoul Raiders

2005•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Brave Trio: Three young martial artists travel to the big city to retrieve a sacred statue that was stolen by gangsters.

Brave Trio

1988•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Seo Myeong-seok.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Revenger	Sergei's Man	Average	Similar →
2010	Secret Reunion	Vietnamese Gang Member 3	Average	Similar →
2007	Soo	Gu Yang-Won's Subordinate	Hit	Similar →
2006	Sunday Seoul	JSA Private / Priest	Flop	Similar →
2005	Seoul Raiders	Black Bear's Bouncer	Average	Similar →
2003	Oldboy	Cigarette Thug	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	4 Toes	Fighter	Flop	Similar →
1997	Deep Blue	Fighter	Flop	Similar →
1996	Killing Game	Ju Cheol-Ban	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Gate Of Destiny	Martial Artist	Flop	Similar →
1996	Two Cops 2	Roh Doo-Sam's Gang Member	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Terrorist	Fighter	Flop	Similar →
1993	Street Fighter Q	M. Bison	Average	Similar →
1992	Thunderhawk 7 - The Thunderhawk Returns	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Swordsman San Ji-Ni 2 - Swordsman San Ji-Ni Appeared At The Port	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Yeong-gu And The Bushman	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Thunder Ninja Kids in the Golden Adventure	Samurai #2 [Footage From 용호취]	Flop	Similar →
1991	General's Son 2	-	Average	Similar →
1990	Straight	-	Average	Similar →
1990	The Doofus Detective And The Twin Light Brothers	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Brave Trio	Samurai #2	Average	Similar →

Seo Myeong-seok - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Seo Myeong-seok?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Seo Myeong-seok is "Oldboy" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Seo Myeong-seok acted in?

Seo Myeong-seok has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Seo Myeong-seok?

Other notable films include "Soo", "Secret Reunion", and "Seoul Raiders".