Kim Hae-sook
ActingAbout Kim Hae-sook
Kim Hae-Sook (born December 30, 1955) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1974. She has won numerous awards for her various roles in countless television dramas and films. You can find her in dramas and films such as, “I Hear Your Voice” (2013), “Pinocchio” (2015), “My Father is Strange” (2017), “Mother of Mine” (2019), “Thirst” (2009), “The Handmaiden” (2016), and “Tomorrow” (2022).
Kim Hae-sook Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kim Hae-sook reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kim Hae-sook's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 49% of Kim Hae-sook'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 Herstory, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kim Hae-sook Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kim Hae-sook's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kim Hae-sook has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Other Choice | Ok Sang-yeo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | It’s Okay! | Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Alienoid: Return to the Future | Old Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Our Season | Park Bok-ja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alienoid | Old Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Diamond in the Rough | Soon-ok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Herstory | Bae Jung-gil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Cho-gang / God of Indolence Hell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | RV: Resurrected Victims | Choi Myeong-sook | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | New Trial | Soon-im | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Miss Butcher | Forensic Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tunnel | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Handmaiden | Ms. Sasaki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Throne | Queen In-won | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Assassination | Bar Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Helios | Park Young Sook (Director of NIS) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Dol Moo-chi's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hope | Psychiatrist Jung-sook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tough as Iron | Soon-i | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love Clinique | Dong-joo's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Thieves | Chewing Gum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love On-Air | Jin-ah's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mama | Ok-joo | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Making of Thirst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Long Visit | Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirst | Lady Ra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Eye For An Eye | Do-soo's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Viva! Love | Bong-soon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Open City | Kang Man-ok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sunflower | Yang Deok-ja | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | My Girl and I | Soo-ho's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wet Dreams 2 | Sung Eun's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | My Brother | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Ghost | Ji-won's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Oh! Happy Day | Yang Mi-Suk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Scent of Love | In-ha's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Marrying the Mafia | Dae-suh’s mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eve's Second Bedroom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Neckless Murderess | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Like Woman Better | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Mistress | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Woman of Fire '82 | Hye-ok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Die to Live | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Door to the Flesh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Battle Journal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Oh My Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Forbidden Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Portrait of a Family | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Jeom-rye Is My Light | Jeom-Rye | Flop | Similar → |
Kim Hae-sook - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kim Hae-sook?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Hae-sook is "Herstory" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Kim Hae-sook acted in?
Kim Hae-sook has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kim Hae-sook?
Other notable films include "Our Season", "Hope", and "The Handmaiden".