Jeong Ae-ran - Actor Profile

Jeong Ae-ran

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
43Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 15, 1927
Birth Place: Pyeongtaek, South Korea

About Jeong Ae-ran

Born in 1927 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, her real name was Ye Dae-im. She dropped out of Huaguang Girls' School in China. In 1943, she joined a musical theater group and began her acting career with plays. She debuted as a film actress in 1955 through director Lee Hyun's Watermill. She also appeared as a regular protagonist in horror films. In 1979, she showed off her passionate performance in director Byeon Jang-ho's Eulhwa, for which she won the 18th Grand Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She passed away from old age at her home in Gyeonggi-do in 2005.

Jeong Ae-ran Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jeong Ae-ran reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Jeong Ae-ran'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 Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jeong Ae-ran Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeong Ae-ran's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jeong Ae-ran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Prince Yeon-san - Flop Similar →
1981 Goodbye Daddy '81 - Flop Similar →
1979 Eulhwa - Flop Similar →
1979 Red Gate of Tragedy Seo Flop Similar →
1978 A War Diary - Flop Similar →
1969 Mines are Better - Flop Similar →
1968 Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin Mrs. Yoon Super Hit Similar →
1967 Children in the Firing Range - Flop Similar →
1967 The Public Cemetery Under the Moon - Flop Similar →
1966 A Story of a Nobleman - Flop Similar →
1966 A Water Mill - Flop Similar →
1966 Ok-i Makes a Judge Cry Mrs. Gab-bun Flop Similar →
1966 A Salt Peddler - Flop Similar →
1966 A Neckless Beauty - Hit Similar →
1965 A Bloodthirsty Killer Mother Average Similar →
1964 The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings - Flop Similar →
1964 Her Majesty Yeonghwa Mo-rye Flop Similar →
1964 Black Hair - Flop Similar →
1964 The Devil's Stairway Head Nurse Hit Similar →
1964 The Beautiful Maid Mother Flop Similar →
1964 The Regular Tardy Student Mrs. Choi Flop Similar →
1963 Sinmungo Dong-sun's Mother Flop Similar →
1963 Bride from the Grave - Flop Similar →
1963 For My Husband Kkoch-bong's Mother Flop Similar →
1963 Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness Mrs. Yoon Average Similar →
1962 View from an Alley Mrs. Um Flop Similar →
1962 In So Long Heo (Geumsun's grandmother) Flop Similar →
1962 Farewell to the Duman River Seon-hee (Tae-young's Wife) Flop Similar →
1962 Body is Sad - Flop Similar →
1961 Bumpkin Oh-bok Grandmother Flop Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Mrs. Yoon Average Similar →
1961 A Shoeshine Boy Myung Soon-mo Flop Similar →
1961 A Dream of Fortune Bokdal Mom (Neighborhood Woman) Average Similar →
1961 Bonanza Choi (Park Dal-soo's wife) Flop Similar →
1960 A Drifting Story Female Boss (Prison) Average Similar →
1960 Soil - Flop Similar →
1959 Even the Clouds Are Drifting - Flop Similar →
1959 A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan Fatty's mother Flop Similar →
1959 The Romantic Train - Flop Similar →
1958 The River of Temptation - Flop Similar →
1958 The Money Mother Average Similar →
1957 Life of the Woman - Flop Similar →
1956 Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang - Flop Similar →

Jeong Ae-ran - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeong Ae-ran?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeong Ae-ran is "Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jeong Ae-ran acted in?

Jeong Ae-ran has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeong Ae-ran?

Other notable films include "The Devil's Stairway", "A Neckless Beauty", and "The Money".

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