Go Seon-ae - Actor Profile

Go Seon-ae

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
31Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 25, 1911
Birth Place: Pukchong, Empire of Japan [now South Hamgyŏng province, North Korea]

Go Seon-ae Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Go Seon-ae reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Go Seon-ae'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 Prince Yeonsan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Go Seon-ae Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Go Seon-ae's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★7.3
Seong Chun-hyang (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama
★7.2
Goryeojang (1963) movie poster
★7.2

Goryeojang: Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over

Goryeojang

1963•Drama
★7.2
Madam White Snake (1960) movie poster
★7.2

Madam White Snake: A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love wit

Madam White Snake

1960•Fantasy
★7.1
The Housemaid (1960) movie poster
★7.1

The Housemaid: A piano composer's family moves into a new house; when his pregnant wife collapses from working to support the family, h

The Housemaid

1960•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Go Seon-ae has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 The Ghost Lovers Hua's Mother Flop Similar →
1968 Woman - Flop Similar →
1967 Lost People - Flop Similar →
1963 Goryeojang - Hit Similar →
1963 A Sad Story of Danjong - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan - Average Similar →
1962 Body is Sad - Flop Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul Chan-woo's mother Hit Similar →
1961 The Evergreen Hyeon-kyung Hit Similar →
1961 An Upstart Mutual mother Flop Similar →
1961 A Flower of Evil - Flop Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang - Hit Similar →
1960 A Drifting Story Mana (The Prostitute's House) Average Similar →
1960 The Housemaid Factory Matron Hit Similar →
1960 Madam White Snake Old woman Hit Similar →
1960 To the Last Day Hye-kyung's Mother Average Similar →
1960 Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku - Flop Similar →
1959 A Sister's Garden - Flop Similar →
1959 Yu Gwan-Sun - Flop Similar →
1959 Chun Hui Yoon No-pa Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun Mr. Choi Average Similar →
1958 The Love Marriage Mrs. Jeong Hit Similar →
1957 Love - Flop Similar →
1957 Hyperbola of Youth Bu-nam's mother Hit Similar →
1956 Touch-Me-Not - Flop Similar →
1956 Prince in Yam Clothes - Flop Similar →
1956 Madame Freedom Myeong-ok's Mother Average Similar →
1956 An Idiot Adada - Flop Similar →
1955 Yangsan Province Passive mother Flop Similar →

Go Seon-ae - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Go Seon-ae?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Go Seon-ae is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Go Seon-ae acted in?

Go Seon-ae has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Go Seon-ae?

Other notable films include "Seong Chun-hyang", "Goryeojang", and "Madam White Snake".

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