Jo Jae-yun
ActingAbout Jo Jae-yun
Jo Jae-yun (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including The Man from Nowhere (2010), The Chaser (2012), Gu Family Book (2013), and The Suspect (2013). Jo also appears in the variety-reality show Animals (2015).
Jo Jae-yun Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jo Jae-yun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jo Jae-yun's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Jo Jae-yun'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 Miracle in Cell No. 7, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jo Jae-yun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jo Jae-yun's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jo Jae-yun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The April Flame | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tastes of Horror | Taxi Driver Jang (segment "Jackpot") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hero | Woo Deok-sun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hansan: Rising Dragon | Manabe Samanozo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jackpot | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Brother | Jeong Yong-sik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | On the Line | Deok-pal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Gossip | Lee Choong-moo | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | P1H: A New World Begins | Chae-yoon's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Golden Holiday | Detective Ahn | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Pension | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Age of Blood | Do Man-cheol | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Outlaws | President Hwang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Memoir of a Murderer | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | House of the Disappeared | Chul-joong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Prison | Hong-pyo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Part-Time Spy | Deputy Department Head Park | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Insane | Detective Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mood of the Day | Senior Gang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Men | Mr. Bang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Deal | Kim Gi-seok | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dad for Rent | Seung-il | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Illegal Parking | Han Jung Hoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Suspect | Captain Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mr. Go | Orthopedic Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Miracle in Cell No. 7 | Prison Guard Kim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Butcher Barber | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Poison Frog | Yeong-bok | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Romance Joe | Food Stall Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | S.I.U. | Gecko | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jungle Fish 2 | P.E. teacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Late Blossom | Gun-bong's secon son | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Yellow Sea | Busan Port Truck Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Man from Nowhere | Jang Doo-sik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | City Of Fathers | Nal-chi | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Scam | Mr. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Love Me Not | Keun-son | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Au Revoir, UFO | - | Hit | Similar → |
Jo Jae-yun - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jo Jae-yun?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jo Jae-yun is "Miracle in Cell No. 7" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Jo Jae-yun acted in?
Jo Jae-yun has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jo Jae-yun?
Other notable films include "Late Blossom", "The Outlaws", and "The Man from Nowhere".