Jo Woo-jin
ActingAbout Jo Woo-jin
Jo Shin-je (born January 16, 1979), known professionally as Jo Woo-jin (조우진), is a South Korean actor. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2019 for his performance in the film Default (2018).
Jo Woo-jin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jo Woo-jin reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jo Woo-jin's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 61% of Jo Woo-jin'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 1987: When the Day Comes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jo Woo-jin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jo Woo-jin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jo Woo-jin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boss | Soon-tae | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Love Barista | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mantis | Dok-go | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Match | Gi-cheol | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Harbin | Kim Sang-hyun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Amazon Bullseye | Gang leader | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Alienoid: Return to the Future | Mr. Blue | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hero | Ma Du-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hunt | Tokyo Branch Agent 2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alienoid | Mr. Blue | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kingmaker | Manager Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hard Hit | Seong-gyu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Seobok | Chief Ahn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Book of Fish | Byeol Jang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Collectors | Dr. Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Steel Rain 2: Summit | South korean navy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Battle: Roar to Victory | Ma Byeong-gu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Money | Han Ji-chul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Trade Your Love | Mr. Seo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Drug King | Jo Seong-gang | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Default | Vice-Minister of Finance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Rampant | Park Eul-ryong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 1987: When the Day Comes | Park Jong-chul's Uncle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Steel Rain | Choi Myung-rok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Assistant Manager B and Love Letter | Shim Byung Sun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Bros | Mi-bong | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Fortress | Jeong Myeong-su | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | V.I.P. | Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Real | Sa Do-jin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Sheriff In Town | Seon-cheol | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | One-Line | Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The King | Investigating Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Elephant in the Room | Dogidogi | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Men | Managing Director Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Venus Talk | Choi PD | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Swine Escape | Pal Bok-i | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love On-Air | Club Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | War of the Arrows | Qing Messenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mama | Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Screwed | Jung-su | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub | - | Flop | Similar → |
Jo Woo-jin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jo Woo-jin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jo Woo-jin is "1987: When the Day Comes" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Jo Woo-jin acted in?
Jo Woo-jin has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jo Woo-jin?
Other notable films include "V.I.P.", "The Book of Fish", and "Assistant Manager B and Love Letter".