Kim Il-woo - Actor Profile

Kim Il-woo

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
25Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 24, 1953
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

Kim Il-woo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Il-woo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kim Il-woo'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 Il-woo'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 My Sassy Girl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Il-woo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Il-woo's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
My Sassy Girl (2001) movie poster
★7.5

My Sassy Girl: A dweeby, mild-mannered man comes to the aid of a drunk young woman on a subway platform. Little does he know how much t

My Sassy Girl

2001•Drama
★7.5
Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid (1994) movie poster
★7.5

Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid: While the government watches everything and everyone, Myonggil and Pyongsok organize a movie club called The Magnificent

Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid

1994•Drama
★6.5
Two Cops (1993) movie poster
★6.5

Two Cops: An easy-going corrupt detective is partnered up with a younger, more idealistic detective. The two try to influence each

Two Cops

1993•Comedy
★6.4
Love, So Divine (2004) movie poster
★6.4

Love, So Divine: Kyu-sik is a seminary student, who one day falls during a church service, dropping a precious, pope-blessed relic. As pu

Love, So Divine

2004•Comedy
★6.0
Farewell My Darling (1996) movie poster
★6.0

Farewell My Darling: When old Mr. Park dies, his first son Chan-Wu, a film director, and his troublesome daughter Mi-Seon hurriedly come back

Farewell My Darling

1996•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Il-woo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Sorrow Even Up in Heaven Dispatcher Flop Similar →
2004 Love, So Divine Lee Jang Average Similar →
2004 Mokpo the Harbor 반장 Flop Similar →
2001 My Sassy Girl Quintuplets Super Hit Similar →
2001 Prison World Cup Fussy Flop Similar →
2000 Bongja - Flop Similar →
1997 Blackjack Detective Flop Similar →
1997 Baby Sale Gangster Flop Similar →
1997 Push! Push! Hyo-jung's husband Average Similar →
1997 Barricade - Flop Similar →
1997 Holiday in Seoul Taxi company Owner Flop Similar →
1997 Lament Pup owner Average Similar →
1996 Farewell My Darling Palbong Average Similar →
1995 Who Drives Me Mad? Hope House Owner Flop Similar →
1995 Declaration of Genius - Flop Similar →
1995 Bitter and Sweet - Flop Similar →
1995 The Eternal Empire Jeong Chun-gyo Average Similar →
1994 Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid President Super Hit Similar →
1993 Two Cops Senior Inspector Hit Similar →
1992 Mister Mama Mr. Lee Flop Similar →
1992 I Want to Live Just Until I'm 20 Years Old - Flop Similar →
1991 Who Saw The Dragon's Claws? - Flop Similar →
1991 The Pinwheel That Spins Alone - Flop Similar →
1990 I Stand Up Every Day - Average Similar →
1989 Happiness Does Not Come in Grades Mr. Jung Average Similar →

Kim Il-woo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Il-woo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Il-woo is "My Sassy Girl" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Kim Il-woo acted in?

Kim Il-woo has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Il-woo?

Other notable films include "Life and Death of the Hollywood Kid", "Two Cops", and "Love, So Divine".

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