Kim Yu-seok - Actor Profile

Kim Yu-seok

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
12Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1967
Birth Place: Yeosu, South Korea

Kim Yu-seok Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Yu-seok reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Kim Yu-seok'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 The Isle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Yu-seok Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Yu-seok's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
The Isle (2000) movie poster
★6.9

The Isle: Mute Hee-Jin is working as a clerk in a fishing resort in the Korean wilderness; selling baits, food and occasionally he

The Isle

2000•Drama
★6.7
The Power of Kangwon Province (1998) movie poster
★6.7

The Power of Kangwon Province: After a breakup, a young woman goes to a mountain resort on vacation and falls for a married policeman. Unbeknownst to h

The Power of Kangwon Province

1998•Drama
★6.4
Scent of Love (2003) movie poster
★6.4

Scent of Love: After much trials and tribulations, a man marries his first love. But when she gets pregnant, they find out that she has

Scent of Love

2003•Drama
★6.2
The Return (2017) movie poster
★6.2

The Return: Byun goes back to his hometown and opens a small restaurant selling food and makgeolli (traditional rice wine). He puts

The Return

2017•Drama
★6.1
Whispering Corridors (1998) movie poster
★6.1

Whispering Corridors: The ghost of a student who died at a Korean school comes back to seek vengeance and protect her friends.

Whispering Corridors

1998•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Yu-seok has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 A Ray of Sunlight - Flop Similar →
2017 The Return Byun Average Similar →
2006 Family Matters Sang-hoon Average Similar →
2005 Love Is a Crazy Thing Ha-neul Flop Similar →
2005 Long & Winding Road - Flop Similar →
2005 Possible Changes Jong-kyu Flop Similar →
2003 Scent of Love Kang Seong-ho Average Similar →
2001 The Rhapsody Yoo Sung-joon Flop Similar →
2000 The Isle Hyun-shik Hit Similar →
1999 Mayonnaise - Flop Similar →
1998 Whispering Corridors Art Teacher Average Similar →
1998 The Power of Kangwon Province Policeman Hit Similar →

Kim Yu-seok - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Yu-seok?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Yu-seok is "The Isle" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Kim Yu-seok acted in?

Kim Yu-seok has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Yu-seok?

Other notable films include "The Power of Kangwon Province", "Scent of Love", and "The Return".

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