Son Jin-ho

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

6Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 26, 1973

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Son Jin-ho reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Son Jin-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 83% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Son Jin-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 Son Jin-ho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Son Jin-ho's career based on audience ratings.

★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

★7.0

★7.0

The Host: A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste

The Host

2006•Horror

★6.6

★6.6

Make It Big: A detective and a gang of thieves trail three high-school students who found a bloody corpse and a bag of cash on top of

Make It Big

2002•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Happy End: When a wife becomes the breadwinner of her family after her husband loses his job, adultery becomes part of her life.

Happy End

1999•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

R-Point: On 07 January 1972, the South Korean base in Nha-Trang, Vietnam, receives a radio transmission from a missing platoon pr

R-Point

2004•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Son Jin-ho.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	House with a Nice View	Seong-choon	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Host	Doctor from Isolation Ward 2	Hit	Similar →
2004	R-Point	Sergeant Oh	Hit	Similar →
2003	Memories of Murder	Fellow Detective	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Make It Big	Seong-hwan's Doctor	Hit	Similar →
1999	Happy End	Student	Hit	Similar →

Son Jin-ho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Son Jin-ho?

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

How many movies has Son Jin-ho acted in?

Son Jin-ho has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Son Jin-ho?

Other notable films include "The Host", "Make It Big", and "Happy End".