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Ji Gye-sun

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
28Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 3, 1918
Birth Place: Hamheung, Hamgyeongnam, Korea

About Ji Gye-sun

Ji Gye-sun (July 3, 1918 – June 16, 1990 ) was a South Korean actress.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Ji Gye-sun Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ji Gye-sun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Ji Gye-sun'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 Ji Gye-sun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ji Gye-sun's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin (1968) movie poster
★9.0

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin: King Sukjong assigns Jang Ok-nan, a court lady, as a concubine overnight. Jang plots to drive the current Queen into exi

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin

1968•Drama
★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
Whale Hunting (1984) movie poster
★7.3

Whale Hunting: A disillusioned student meets a eccentric beggar and a mute prostitute he falls in love with. Together, without money, t

Whale Hunting

1984•Romance
★7.0
Jagko (1983) movie poster
★7.0

Jagko: In 1980s South Korea, a former cop, now in destitution, is placed in a rehabilitation center, where, by chance, he finds

Jagko

1983•Drama
★6.9
Mother and a Guest (1961) movie poster
★6.9

Mother and a Guest: Six-year-old Ok Hee is glad when Mr. Han comes to board at her house full of women. She plays messenger for Mr. Han and

Mother and a Guest

1961•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ji Gye-sun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Whale Hunting Chun-ja's mother Hit Similar →
1983 Jagko - Hit Similar →
1978 The Evergreen Tree - Flop Similar →
1978 Soil - Flop Similar →
1975 Chang-Su's Heydays - Flop Similar →
1974 Ecstasy - Flop Similar →
1974 Wives on Parade Old woman Flop Similar →
1974 The Testimony Evacuee 10 Flop Similar →
1973 Five Hostesses for the Resistance Mrs. Jeong Flop Similar →
1972 A Second Mother Woman 1 Flop Similar →
1970 Man with a Reputation (Somunnan namja) Ms. Jung Flop Similar →
1969 Hong Gil-dong - Flop Similar →
1969 A Plateau - Flop Similar →
1968 A Male Housekeeper - Flop Similar →
1968 Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin Court Lady Oh Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Public Cemetery Under the Moon - Flop Similar →
1967 One-sided Love of Princess [Court lady] Flop Similar →
1967 Soil - Flop Similar →
1967 Full Ship Ms. Gwak Flop Similar →
1966 A Salt Peddler - Flop Similar →
1964 The Heartbreaking Story Mr. Wang 7's Wife Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 Teacher Waryong's Trip to Seoul - Flop Similar →
1962 The Way of Hwarang Captive woman Hit Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan - Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Mother and a Guest Gossiping Woman Hit Similar →
1956 An Idiot Adada - Flop Similar →

Ji Gye-sun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ji Gye-sun?

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

How many movies has Ji Gye-sun acted in?

Ji Gye-sun has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ji Gye-sun?

Other notable films include "Prince Yeonsan", "Whale Hunting", and "Jagko".

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