Jin Goo

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

26Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 20, 1980

Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Jin Goo

Jin Goo (born July 20, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in Bong Joon-ho's 2009 noir thriller Mother. He is also best known for his role in the critically and commercially successful series Descendants of the Sun.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jin Goo reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jin Goo's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 73% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jin Goo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in V, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jin Goo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jin Goo's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

V — Lee Junghyun's 2013 music video directed by park chan-wook

V

2013•Horror

★7.8

★7.8

Always — A former boxer turned parking lot attendant finds hope in the love of the blind telemarketer who walks into his booth on

Always

2011•Romance

★7.8

★7.8

My Lovely Angel — A life-changing story of a man who has lived as a loner his entire life. Jae Shik begins to live together with a child w

My Lovely Angel

2021•Drama

★7.7

★7.7

Mother — A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it

Mother

2009•Crime

★7.4

★7.4

A Bittersweet Life — Kim Sun-woo is an enforcer and manager for a hotel owned by a cold, calculative crime boss, Kang who assigns Sun-woo to

A Bittersweet Life

2005•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jin Goo.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Re-BORN	-	Hit	Similar →
2022	The Witch: Part 2. The Other One	Yong-doo	Hit	Similar →
2021	My Lovely Angel	Jae-sik	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Jangah & Chichung	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	Heung-boo: The Revolutionist	Nol-boo	Average	Similar →
2017	One-Line	Suk-goo	Hit	Similar →
2015	Northern Limit Line	Han Sang-gook	Hit	Similar →
2015	C'est Si Bon	Lee Jang-hee (20s)	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Admiral: Roaring Currents	Im Jun-yeong	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Target	Sung-hoon	Hit	Similar →
2013	V	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Lee Jung Hyun: V	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	26 Years	Gwak Jin-bae	Hit	Similar →
2011	Always	Workshop CEO	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Moby Dick	Yoon Hyuk	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Showdown	Do-yeong	Hit	Similar →
2010	Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle	Seong-chan	Hit	Similar →
2009	Mother	Jin-tae	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	The ESP Couple	Su‑min	Average	Similar →
2008	The Truck	Kim Yeong-ho	Hit	Similar →
2007	Epitaph	Park Jung-nam	Hit	Similar →
2006	Love Me Not	Mickey/Tae-ho	Average	Similar →
2006	A Dirty Carnival	Jong-soo	Hit	Similar →
2006	Ice Bar	In-baek	Average	Similar →
2005	A Bittersweet Life	Min-gi	Hit	Similar →
2003	Romantic Warriors	-	Flop	Similar →

Jin Goo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jin Goo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jin Goo is "V" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jin Goo acted in?

Jin Goo has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jin Goo?

Other notable films include "Always", "My Lovely Angel", and "Mother".