Um Tae-goo
ActingAbout Um Tae-goo
Um Tae-goo is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2007. He graduated from the Film Department of Konkuk University in Seoul. He has been a supporting actor in many movies and has won awards for his performance in films "The Age of Shadows", "The Great Battle", and "My Punch-Drunk Boxer". He is the younger brother of film director/screenwriter, Um Tae-hwa.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Um Tae-goo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Um Tae-goo'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 51% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Um Tae-goo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Taxi Driver, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Um Tae-goo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Um Tae-goo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Um Tae-goo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KARMA | The god of death | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cobweb | Yu-rim's Boyfriend | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Concrete Utopia | Homeless 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Faith | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Witch: Part 2. The Other One | Mart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Night in Paradise | Park Tae-goo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | My Punch-Drunk Boxer | Byung-gu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Great Battle | Horse Commanding General Pa-so | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Adulthood | Jae-min | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver | Illegal checkpoint Sergeant First Class Park | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Trivial Matters | Do-hwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned | Tae-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Age of Shadows | Hashimoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Veteran | Hand-to-hand Fight Entourage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Unfair | Lee Seung-joon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Coin Locker Girl | Woo-gon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Barracks | Dong-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Time of Good Light | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Obsessed | Warrant Officer Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 18 Years | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | INGtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls | Tae-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Commitment | Troubled Kid | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Secretly, Greatly | Hwang Jae-oh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Incomplete Life: Prequel | Hwan-young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Azooma | Police | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Horror Stories | Deliveryman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Forest | Tae-sik | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Keep Quiet | Dong-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Spellbound | PD | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | S.I.U. | Thai | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Choked | Kwon Youn-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Heart Vibrator | Tae-goo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nice Shorts! 2011 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Home Sweet Home | Man-shik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Texas Hit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Midnight FM | Detective Uhm | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oki's Movie | Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Anyang, Paradise City | STAFF 3 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Saw the Devil | Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Servant | Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Secret | Man on phone (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Am Happy | bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | No Charge Airline Ticket | Donghwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Insadong Scandal | Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Epitaph | Japanese Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Like a season | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Wild Sing | - | Flop | Similar → |
Um Tae-goo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Um Tae-goo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Um Tae-goo is "A Taxi Driver" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Um Tae-goo acted in?
Um Tae-goo has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Um Tae-goo?
Other notable films include "I Saw the Devil", "Spellbound", and "The Witch: Part 2. The Other One".