Chung Ji-young - Actor Profile

Chung Ji-young

Directing
Updated: Apr 14, 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.

Known For: Directing

Chung Ji-young Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chung Ji-young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Chung Ji-young's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Chung Ji-young'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 Ari Ari the Korean Cinema, which stands out as a key performance.

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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

Full Filmography

Every movie Chung Ji-young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 After Diving Bell Self Flop Similar →
2012 Ari Ari the Korean Cinema Self Flop Similar →
1995 The Cinema on the Road Self 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?".

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