Kim Hee-kap - Actor Profile

Kim Hee-kap

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 13, 1923
Birth Place: Jangjin, North Korea

Kim Hee-kap Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Hee-kap 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 Hee-kap's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Kim Hee-kap'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 Setting Sun, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Hee-kap Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Hee-kap's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Setting Sun (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Setting Sun: Dok-gu who has seen his son's family off to America lives alone, keeping a close relationship with Bok-rye who lives at

Setting Sun

1979•Drama
★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
★7.3
Seong Chun-hyang (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama
★7.0
Hyperbola of Youth (1957) movie poster
★7.0

Hyperbola of Youth: Myeong-ho (Hwang Hae), a middle school teacher who had grown up in poverty, and Bu-nam (Yang Hun), the first son of the

Hyperbola of Youth

1957•Comedy
★6.9
Mother and a Guest (1961) movie poster
★6.9

Mother and a Guest: Six-year-old Ok Hee is glad when Mr. Han comes to board at her house full of women. She plays messenger for Mr. Han and

Mother and a Guest

1961•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Hee-kap has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Kam-bo - Flop Similar →
1982 Life After Death - Flop Similar →
1979 Setting Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Ok-Nyeo's Resentment - Flop Similar →
1972 Beautiful Korea - Flop Similar →
1969 Sorry to Give You Trouble Lee Jae-myeong Flop Similar →
1967 Mountain - Flop Similar →
1967 When the Buckwheat Blooms - Flop Similar →
1967 Female Power - Flop Similar →
1967 Space Monster Wangmagwi - Average Similar →
1967 Six Daughters - Flop Similar →
1966 A Story of a Nobleman - Flop Similar →
1966 Nostalgia - Average Similar →
1966 Horse-year Bride - Flop Similar →
1965 The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law Kim Jwa-su [Father in law] Average Similar →
1965 The King and the Servant Boy Mr. Eom Flop Similar →
1965 The Story of Bae Local Offcial - Flop Similar →
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1964 The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings - Flop Similar →
1964 Red Scarf Kim Joong-sa Average Similar →
1963 Sinmungo District Magistrate Flop Similar →
1963 Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness - Average Similar →
1962 A Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1962 View from an Alley Gynecologist Flop Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Blind old man Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Kim Jae-won Average Similar →
1962 Lee Chadon - Flop Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Kim Jae-won Super Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul No Mong-hyeon Hit Similar →
1961 Wonsullang - Flop Similar →
1961 Bumpkin Oh-bok Happjugi Flop Similar →
1961 My Sister is a Tomboy Wedding guest Flop Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Lord Choi Average Similar →
1961 Mother and a Guest Egg Tradesman Hit Similar →
1961 A Shoeshine Boy - Flop Similar →
1961 An Upstart President Kwon Flop Similar →
1961 A Dream of Fortune Collector Average Similar →
1961 Bonanza Heo Man-ki (Fake detective) Flop Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber Dol-soe Flop Similar →
1961 A Petty Middle Manager Dal-Soon Song (Executive Director) Flop Similar →
1961 A Bar without Address - Flop Similar →
1961 The Coachman Kim Seo-gi Average Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang - Hit Similar →
1960 Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang - Flop Similar →
1960 Mr. Park Seobang Hwang (Friends of Seobang Park) Flop Similar →
1959 A Female Boss Assistant Editor (Mr. Huh) Flop Similar →
1959 Yu Gwan-Sun - Flop Similar →
1959 Gobau - Flop Similar →
1957 Hyperbola of Youth Jigekkun ajeossi (coolie) Hit Similar →
1957 A Lady of Freedom - Flop Similar →

Kim Hee-kap - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Hee-kap?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Hee-kap is "Setting Sun" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kim Hee-kap acted in?

Kim Hee-kap has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Hee-kap?

Other notable films include "Prince Yeonsan", "Seong Chun-hyang", and "Hyperbola of Youth".

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