Shin Un-seop

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shin Un-seop reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shin Un-seop'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shin Un-seop remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Birthday, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shin Un-seop Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Un-seop's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Birthday: Returning from eight years abroad at work and in prison, Jeong-il struggles to reconnect with his wife and their young d

Birthday

2019•Drama

★8.1

★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

★7.7

★7.7

Masquerade: Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his c

Masquerade

2012•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

A Leave: Middle-aged worker Jae-bok recently lost a lawsuit asking for the invalidation of his recent dismissal. Jae-bok returns

A Leave

2021•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Bleak Night: The suicide of a former high-school bully puts the boy's father on a quest for answers.

Bleak Night

2011•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shin Un-seop.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	The Nature Man	Nature Man	Flop	Similar →
2022	Hometown	Jong-soo	Flop	Similar →
2021	A Leave	Woo-jin	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Hello, My Cat	Su-jung's father	Average	Similar →
2019	Birthday	Jong-hyun's Father	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	A Day Before	Boss	Flop	Similar →
2018	Seven Years of Night	Relative (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2015	Madonna	Dr. Han	Average	Similar →
2013	If You Were Me 6	Police Chief / Haeng-woon's Dad	Average	Similar →
2012	Masquerade	Nobleman	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Bleak Night	Detective	Hit	Similar →
2009	Daytime Drinking	Truck Driver (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2005	The King and the Clown	Spectator 1	Hit	Similar →
2003	Memories of Murder	Rapist	Super Hit	Similar →

Shin Un-seop - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Un-seop?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Un-seop is "Birthday" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Shin Un-seop acted in?

Shin Un-seop has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Un-seop?

Other notable films include "Memories of Murder", "Masquerade", and "A Leave".