Chung Ji-young - Actor Profile

Chung Ji-young

Directing
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
6Total Films
5.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 19, 1946

About Chung Ji-young

Chung Ji-young is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Among his most well-known films are North Korean Partisan in South Korea, White Badge, Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid, Unbowed and National Security.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chung Ji-young reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Chung Ji-young's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chung Ji-young remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ari Ari the Korean Cinema, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chung Ji-young Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chung Ji-young's career based on audience ratings.

★5.2
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema (2012) movie poster
★5.2

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema: Director Chung Ji-Young criticizes the thought that older directors have difficulties in making certain movies. Actress

Ari Ari the Korean Cinema

2012•Documentary
★5.0
The Cinema on the Road (1995) movie poster
★5.0

The Cinema on the Road: A personal consideration of the Korean cinema by director Jang Sun-Woo, looking at it’s history of outside influence and

The Cinema on the Road

1995•Documentary
★0.0
After Diving Bell (2018) movie poster
★0.0

After Diving Bell: A documentary that reports on the the rescue failure of the Sewol incident. In the days of media control, Park Geun-hye

After Diving Bell

2018•Documentary
★0.0
Who Saw The Dragon's Claws? (1991) movie poster
★0.0

Who Saw The Dragon's Claws?: Ji-won, a news anchor woman, witnesses Jung Yong-wook, an emerging leader of the ruling party, being terrorized. She see

Who Saw The Dragon's Claws?

1991•Mystery
★0.0
A Woman on the Verge (1987) movie poster
★0.0

A Woman on the Verge: Ha Kook-jin, a physician, meets Noh Ae-ri and his group who came to broadcast at the ski resort where he went with his w

A Woman on the Verge

1987

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chung Ji-young.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 After Diving Bell Self Flop Similar →
2012 Ari Ari the Korean Cinema Self Flop Similar →
1995 The Cinema on the Road Himself Flop Similar →
1991 Who Saw The Dragon's Claws? - Flop Similar →
1987 A Woman on the Verge - Flop Similar →
1983 Mrs. Kim Ma-ri - Flop Similar →

Chung Ji-young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chung Ji-young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chung Ji-young is "Ari Ari the Korean Cinema" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Chung Ji-young acted in?

Chung Ji-young has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chung Ji-young?

Other notable films include "The Cinema on the Road", "After Diving Bell", and "Who Saw The Dragon's Claws?".