Jang Nam-yeol - Actor Profile

Jang Nam-yeol

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 20, 1967

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jang Nam-yeol reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jang Nam-yeol's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jang Nam-yeol remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Whistling Princess, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jang Nam-yeol Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jang Nam-yeol's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Whistling Princess (2002) movie poster
★9.0

Whistling Princess: Ji-eun, a member of North Korea's dance troupe and the daughter of the North Korean leader, escapes to the South after o

Whistling Princess

2002•Comedy
★7.9
Castaway on the Moon (2009) movie poster
★7.9

Castaway on the Moon: Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han

Castaway on the Moon

2009•Drama
★6.9
Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) movie poster
★6.9

Tazza: The High Rollers: Go-ni tries his best to worship Pyung Gyung-jang as his teacher, and promises to stop gambling after winning his money b

Tazza: The High Rollers

2006•Crime
★6.6
Cobweb (2023) movie poster
★6.6

Cobweb: In the 1970s, Director Kim is obsessed by the desire to re-shoot the ending of his completed film Cobweb, but chaos and

Cobweb

2023•Comedy
★6.2
Woman on the Beach (2006) movie poster
★6.2

Woman on the Beach: Film director, Joongrae, is preparing for his next movie but is unable to finish his script. So he pleads his friend, Ch

Woman on the Beach

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jang Nam-yeol.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Cobweb Official Park Hit Similar →
2016 Tik Tok Leader of metropolitan investigation Average Similar →
2010 Lady Daddy Man at Apartment Average Similar →
2009 Castaway on the Moon Bus Driver Super Hit Similar →
2007 Our Town Kyung-ju's Father Average Similar →
2006 Tazza: The High Rollers Taxi Driver 1 Hit Similar →
2006 Woman on the Beach Sunset Grace Owner Average Similar →
2006 Like a Virgin Homeroom Teacher Average Similar →
2002 Whistling Princess Waiter Super Hit Similar →
1996 Ambiguous Man - Flop Similar →

Jang Nam-yeol - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jang Nam-yeol?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jang Nam-yeol is "Whistling Princess" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jang Nam-yeol acted in?

Jang Nam-yeol has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jang Nam-yeol?

Other notable films include "Castaway on the Moon", "Tazza: The High Rollers", and "Cobweb".