
Im Won-hee
ActingAbout Im Won-hee
Im Won-hee (임원희) is a South Korean actor. He was born on October 11, 1970. Im was an alumnus of the legendary Daehak-ro theater troupe Mokhwa, starring in many of Jang Jin's stage plays. He made his film debut in Jang's black comedy The Happenings in 1998, and through the years has become one of the most versatile supporting actors in Korean cinema, with notable roles in Three... Extremes and Le Grand Chef. But Im is best known for his iconic role Dachimawa Lee, which began in 2000 as the titular character of a 35-minute short film that director Ryoo Seung-wan made as a parody/homage to '70s Korean genre action films. The internet short was enormously popular and received more than a million page views, and in 2008, Ryoo again cast Im in an action-comedy feature film based on the same character, Dachimawa Lee.
Im Won-hee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Im Won-hee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Im Won-hee's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Im Won-hee'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 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Im Won-hee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Im Won-hee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Im Won-hee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Handsome Guys | Sung-bin's Granduncle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Modern Girl | [Viscount] | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Collectors | Sabdari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Forbidden Dream | Im Hyo-don | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Remarriage Skills | Kyung-Ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Beautiful Food | Jung-joong | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Passing Summer | Jeong-bong | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days | Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Snatch Up | President Baek | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | History of Walking Upright | Mi Na's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Advocate: A Missing Body | Ho-sung's Subordinate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Three Summer Nights | Dal-Soo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Moonshine Girls | Jang Do-ul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | My Dear Girl, Jin-young | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Horror Stories 2 | Teacher (segment "The Escape") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rockin' on Heaven's Door | Bong-shik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Happiness for Sale | Man at city hall stealing coins | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | I Am The King | Hae-goo | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mr. Idol | Park Sang-Sik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lethal Move | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Officer of the Year | Ph.D Ko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Romantic Heaven | Detective Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Quiz Show Scandal | Lee Joon-sang | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Barefoot Dream | Director Poong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Miss Staff Sergeant | Wang Jong-pal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Money Show | Lim Kyung-eop | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dachimawa Lee | Dachimawa Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Le Grand Chef | Bong-joo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | M | Sung-woo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Punch Strike | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Femme Fatal | Du-chan | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crying Fist | Won-tae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Lovely Rivals | Man in TV drama | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Three... Extremes | Stranger (segment "Cut") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Silmido | Won-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Comment | theater exam taker / national assembly member 1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Fun Movie | Hwangbo | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Blood No Tears | Haepari | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | This Is Law: Out of Justice | Bong Soo-chul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Guns & Talks | Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Coming Out | Tutor | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dachimawa Lee | Dachimawa Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Terror Taxi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Die Bad | Detective Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Spy | Thief 3 | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Happenings | - | Flop | Similar → |
Im Won-hee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Im Won-hee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Im Won-hee is "Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Im Won-hee acted in?
Im Won-hee has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Im Won-hee?
Other notable films include "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", "Rockin' on Heaven's Door", and "Crying Fist".




