Byun Hee-bong - Actor Profile

Byun Hee-bong

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
39Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 8, 1942
Birth Place: Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea

About Byun Hee-bong

Byun Hee-bong (Korean: 변희봉; born Byun In-chul; June 8, 1942 – September 18, 2023) was a Korean actor, known for his frequent collaborations with filmmaker Bong Joon-ho.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Byun Hee-bong Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Byun Hee-bong reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Byun Hee-bong's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Byun Hee-bong's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Memories of Murder, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Byun Hee-bong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Byun Hee-bong's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Memories of Murder (2003) movie poster
★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
★7.4
My Teacher, Mr. Kim (2003) movie poster
★7.4

My Teacher, Mr. Kim: A teacher attempts to lure his handful of students in a small, rural school to Seoul so that he can move on to a better

My Teacher, Mr. Kim

2003•Comedy
★7.3
Okja (2017) movie poster
★7.3

Okja: A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend -

Okja

2017•Adventure
★7.2
Au Revoir, UFO (2004) movie poster
★7.2

Au Revoir, UFO: In a town where everyone believes in UFOs, a bus driver named Sam lives out his daydreams by making special radio progra

Au Revoir, UFO

2004•Comedy
★7.2
Another Public Enemy (2005) movie poster
★7.2

Another Public Enemy: A criminal psychopath from a wealthy family is confronted with Chul-jung Kang, a former classmate who no longer likes hi

Another Public Enemy

2005•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Byun Hee-bong has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture Don Baek Average Similar →
2019 Trap: Director's Cut Kim Shin-woo Flop Similar →
2018 Habitat Old laborer Flop Similar →
2017 Okja Hee-bong Hit Similar →
2013 Mr. Go Wei-wei's Grandfather Hit Similar →
2012 The Spies Advisor Yoon Hit Similar →
2012 I Am The King Shin Ik-yeok Average Similar →
2011 In Love and the War Village elder Hit Similar →
2010 Haunters Jung-sik Average Similar →
2009 Bronze Medalist School Superintendent Hit Similar →
2008 The Devil's Game Kang No-sik Average Similar →
2007 Small Town Rivals Baek Hit Similar →
2006 Mission Sex Control Mr. Kang Hit Similar →
2006 The Host Park Hie-bong Hit Similar →
2006 Detective Mr. Gong Pil-du's dad Flop Similar →
2005 Making Memories of Murder Self Flop Similar →
2005 Crying Fist Coach Park Hit Similar →
2005 Another Public Enemy Ahn Hyo-joon Hit Similar →
2004 Lovely Rivals Mr. Principal Flop Similar →
2004 To Catch a Virgin Ghost Old Man Byun Hit Similar →
2004 Au Revoir, UFO Real estate agent Hit Similar →
2004 Sink & Rise Hee-bong Flop Similar →
2003 Spring Breeze Writer Noh Average Similar →
2003 Memories of Murder Sergeant Koo Hee-bong Super Hit Similar →
2003 My Teacher, Mr. Kim Old Choi Hit Similar →
2003 Scent of Love Bookstore Owner Average Similar →
2003 Digital Short Film Omnibus Project Twentidentity, Vol. 2 - Flop Similar →
2001 Volcano High Jang Hak-sa Average Similar →
2000 Barking Dogs Never Bite Janitor Hit Similar →
1992 A Surrogate Father Lord Kim Flop Similar →
1988 Karma - Flop Similar →
1988 Now, We're Going to Geneva - Flop Similar →
1986 No Woman Is Afraid of the Night Deok Sa Gong Average Similar →
1986 Eunuch - Flop Similar →
1985 A Man With Color - Flop Similar →
1983 Hotel At 00:00 - Flop Similar →
1980 Dull Servant Pal Bul-chul - Flop Similar →
1980 Do As You Want - Flop Similar →
N/A The Host : Histoires de famille Byun Hee-bong Flop Similar →

Byun Hee-bong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Byun Hee-bong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Byun Hee-bong is "Memories of Murder" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Byun Hee-bong acted in?

Byun Hee-bong has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Byun Hee-bong?

Other notable films include "My Teacher, Mr. Kim", "Okja", and "Au Revoir, UFO".

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