Shin Yeon-sook - Actor Profile

Shin Yeon-sook

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
10Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1952

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shin Yeon-sook reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shin Yeon-sook'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 Yeon-sook remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 26, Best Korean Girl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shin Yeon-sook Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Yeon-sook's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
26, Best Korean Girl (2009) movie poster
★8.0

26, Best Korean Girl: A short that shows the pressure to get married that Korean girls in their late twenties have to go through. Ko Ah Rah, h

26, Best Korean Girl

2009•Comedy
★7.1
Helpless (2012) movie poster
★7.1

Helpless: A woman suddenly disappears. Her fiance then sets out to find her and, in the process, uncovers layers of dark hidden se

Helpless

2012•Mystery
★7.0
Elbowroom (2010) movie poster
★7.0

Elbowroom: The film covers the stories about disabled people. The story starts when one of the disabled women starts an affair. She

Elbowroom

2010•Drama
★6.9
You Call It Passion (2015) movie poster
★6.9

You Call It Passion: Do Ra-hee, a reporter, is assigned by her boss to report on allegations of sexual assault by Woo Ji-han, an actor. She t

You Call It Passion

2015•Comedy
★6.5
Greenhouse (2023) movie poster
★6.5

Greenhouse: Moon-jung is a caregiver who has a son in middle school. After getting divorced, she can't bear to bring him to her hous

Greenhouse

2023•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shin Yeon-sook.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Greenhouse Hwa-ok Hit Similar →
2015 You Call It Passion Airport Hit Similar →
2015 The Liar - Average Similar →
2015 Pascha Mother Flop Similar →
2013 Cheer Up Mr. Lee Byeong-heon's mother Average Similar →
2013 Very Ordinary Couple Mother Average Similar →
2012 Helpless Park Myung-ja Hit Similar →
2010 Elbowroom - Hit Similar →
2009 A Blood Pledge Nun Flop Similar →
2009 26, Best Korean Girl Ko Ah Rah's Mother Super Hit Similar →

Shin Yeon-sook - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Yeon-sook?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Yeon-sook is "26, Best Korean Girl" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Shin Yeon-sook acted in?

Shin Yeon-sook has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Yeon-sook?

Other notable films include "Helpless", "Elbowroom", and "You Call It Passion".