Kim Dong-won - Actor Profile

Kim Dong-won

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1916
Birth Place: Kaesŏng, North Korea

About Kim Dong-won

Kim Dong-won (김동원) was a South Korean actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Kim Dong-won Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Dong-won reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Kim Dong-won'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 Prince Yeonsan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Dong-won Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Dong-won's career based on audience ratings.

★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
★8.0
Mi-ae (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Mi-ae:

Mi-ae

1970
★8.0
Past Loves (1968) movie poster
★8.0

Past Loves: During a concert in Japan a singer encounters his childhood sweetheart and their old love is rekindled with new passion.

Past Loves

1968•Romance
★8.0
Sorrow Even Up in Heaven (1965) movie poster
★8.0

Sorrow Even Up in Heaven: Lee, Yun-bok in his fourth grade lives in a poor family. His father is indulged in gambling, and his mother, who can no

Sorrow Even Up in Heaven

1965•Drama
★7.2
Bound by Chastity Rule (1962) movie poster
★7.2

Bound by Chastity Rule: The widow of a nobleman bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from th

Bound by Chastity Rule

1962•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Dong-won has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Bird of Paradise - Flop Similar →
1970 Great King Sejo - Flop Similar →
1970 Though There was No Vow - Flop Similar →
1970 Pagoda of No Shadow - Flop Similar →
1970 Mi-ae - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wang-geon, the Great - Flop Similar →
1969 Beauty in Black Rose Castle - Flop Similar →
1969 Escaping Shanghai - Flop Similar →
1969 School Excursion - Flop Similar →
1968 Bun-nyeo - Flop Similar →
1968 The General's Mustache - Average Similar →
1968 Past Loves - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Lady in Dream Lawyer Oh Flop Similar →
1968 A Man Like the Wind Pastor Flop Similar →
1968 Prince Daewon - Average Similar →
1967 Lost People - Flop Similar →
1967 The Violator - Average Similar →
1966 The Last Empress - Flop Similar →
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1965 Sorrow Even Up in Heaven Principal Super Hit Similar →
1964 Wife's Confession - Flop Similar →
1964 The Power for Ten Years King Yeongjo Flop Similar →
1963 The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy Kim Flop Similar →
1963 Goryeojang Jin-seok Hit Similar →
1963 A Sad Story of Danjong - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 Bound by Chastity Rule - Hit Similar →
1962 The Iron-Eating Monster - Flop Similar →
1962 When Acacias Bloom Gentleman (independence fighter) Average Similar →
1962 The Country Left Behind - Hit Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan King Seong-jong the Great Average Similar →
1962 Farewell to the Duman River Choi Su-bong Flop Similar →
1962 Body is Sad - Flop Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan King Seong-jong Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Minister Yeong Average Similar →
1961 The Love Story of Chun-hyang Bangja Flop Similar →
1960 A Drifting Story Lawyer Average Similar →
1960 Soil Hanminkyo Flop Similar →
1959 Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon - Flop Similar →
1959 A Cross of Love - Flop Similar →
1959 Dongsimcho Chairman (President of publishing company) Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun - Average Similar →
1959 The Romantic Train - Flop Similar →
1958 A Country Girl Jang Byeong-shik Flop Similar →
1958 The River of Temptation - Flop Similar →
1957 A Woman's War - Flop Similar →
1956 The Enemy of Woman - Flop Similar →
1956 Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang - Flop Similar →
1956 Madame Freedom Han Tae-seok Average Similar →
1948 The Sun of Night - Flop Similar →

Kim Dong-won - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Dong-won?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Dong-won is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Kim Dong-won acted in?

Kim Dong-won has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Dong-won?

Other notable films include "Mi-ae", "Past Loves", and "Sorrow Even Up in Heaven".

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