What is Kim Sun-young's latest movie?

Kim Sun-young's most recent film is "Legend of Chunhyang" (1959).

Is Kim Sun-young a good actor?

Kim Sun-young has an average audience rating of 0.9/10 across 8 films on movieMx, with standout performances in A Hometown in Heart, The Miss of Guerrillas, A Folk Song of the Mill.

Kim Sun-young

Q: What is the best movie of Kim Sun-young?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Kim Sun-young is "A Hometown in Heart" with a rating of 7.4/10.

Q: How many movies has Kim Sun-young acted in?

Kim Sun-young has been featured in at least 8 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

8Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 9, 1914

Birth Place: Ch'ongjong-ri, Unjon County, North Pyongan province, Korea, Empire of Japan [now North Korea]

Kim Sun-young Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Sun-young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Kim Sun-young'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 A Hometown in Heart, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Kim Sun-young Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Sun-young's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

A Hometown in Heart: An orphan left in the care of a Buddhist temple becomes attached to a young widow who arrives there to mourn her recentl

A Hometown in Heart

1949•Drama

★0.0

The Miss of Guerrillas (1954) movie poster

★0.0

The Miss of Guerrillas: Against the backdrop of the time when North Korea was fighting the war for the liberation of the Korean peninsula (1950-

The Miss of Guerrillas

1954•Drama

★0.0

A Folk Song of the Mill (1931) movie poster

★0.0

A Folk Song of the Mill: A young man convicted for his views ends up in prison for a long 40 years. When he returned from prison to his hometown,

A Folk Song of the Mill

1931•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Beautiful Devotion: A melodramatic film about a fisherman who disappeared at sea. After many years, he returns and finds out that his wife h

Beautiful Devotion

1933•Drama

★0.0

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money:

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money

1939•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Sun-young has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1959	Legend of Chunhyang	Wol Mae	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Apostle's Success Story	wet nurse	Flop	Similar →
1956	Jackals	mother	Flop	Similar →
1954	The Miss of Guerrillas	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	A Hometown in Heart	Jo Seong-mo	Hit	Similar →
1939	Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money	Hon-do's mother-in-law	Flop	Similar →
1933	Beautiful Devotion	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	A Folk Song of the Mill	-	Flop	Similar →

Kim Sun-young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Sun-young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Sun-young is "A Hometown in Heart" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Kim Sun-young acted in?

Kim Sun-young has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Sun-young?

Other notable films include "The Miss of Guerrillas", "A Folk Song of the Mill", and "Beautiful Devotion".