Jo Hyun-wu - Actor Profile

Jo Hyun-wu

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
19Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 6, 1973
Birth Place: Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, South Korea

About Jo Hyun-wu

South Korean actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Jo Hyun-wu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jo Hyun-wu reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jo Hyun-wu's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 53% of Jo Hyun-wu'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 The Man from Nowhere, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jo Hyun-wu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jo Hyun-wu's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
The Man from Nowhere (2010) movie poster
★7.7

The Man from Nowhere: A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization.

The Man from Nowhere

2010•Action
★7.3
The King (2017) movie poster
★7.3

The King: A young Korean man surpasses his difficult childhood by becoming a powerful prosecutor, but soon learns that real power

The King

2017•Crime
★7.0
The World of Silence (2006) movie poster
★7.0

The World of Silence: A famous photographer with the ability to mind read returns after leaving due to his lover's suicide as she became aware

The World of Silence

2006•Thriller
★6.9
The Bow (2005) movie poster
★6.9

The Bow: On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will g

The Bow

2005•Drama
★6.9
Kill Boksoon (2023) movie poster
★6.9

Kill Boksoon: At work, she's a renowned assassin. At home, she's a single mom to a teenage daughter. Killing? That's easy. It's parent

Kill Boksoon

2023•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Jo Hyun-wu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Jeong-sun Young-soo Average Similar →
2023 Kill Boksoon Detective Hit Similar →
2018 The Great Battle - Hit Similar →
2017 Bluebeard Detective Hit Similar →
2017 The King Trainer Hit Similar →
2016 Hide-and-Never Seek - Average Similar →
2013 Lebanon Emotion Hunter Flop Similar →
2011 Link Seo Yong-ho Flop Similar →
2011 The Cat Chief Park Hit Similar →
2010 The Man from Nowhere Moon Dal-seo Super Hit Similar →
2010 Secret Reunion Seong-chul Average Similar →
2008 Heartbreak Library office employee Average Similar →
2006 The World of Silence Firefighter 2 Hit Similar →
2006 Cruel Winter Blues 60th Birthday Man 2 Hit Similar →
2006 Tazza: The High Rollers Neighborhood Thug Hit Similar →
2006 My Scary Girl Gangster Average Similar →
2006 Vampire Cop Ricky DHL Assistant Flop Similar →
2006 Running Wild Instructor Average Similar →
2005 The Bow Man 3 Hit Similar →

Jo Hyun-wu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jo Hyun-wu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jo Hyun-wu is "The Man from Nowhere" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Jo Hyun-wu acted in?

Jo Hyun-wu has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jo Hyun-wu?

Other notable films include "The King", "The World of Silence", and "The Bow".

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