
Koo Kyo-hwan
ActingAbout Koo Kyo-hwan
Koo Kyo Hwan, born in Seoul (December 14, 1982), is a South Korean actor, costume designer, editor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is managed as an actor by Namoo Actors. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of Arts. Koo made his acting debut in the 2009 South Korean romantic comedy “Castaway on the Moon”. In 2016, Kyo Hwan won Busan International Film Festival for the category “Actor of the Year” for his contribution to "Beaten Black and Blue". In 2017, he won Busan Film Critics Awards, Buil Film Awards for the category “Best New Actor” in “Jane”. In the same year, Kyo Hwan won Chunsa Film Art Awards for the category “Best New Actor” for his work in “Beaten Black and Blue”. In 2018, Kyo Hwan won the Baeksang Arts Awards for the category “Best New Actor – Film” for his work in "Jane".
Koo Kyo-hwan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Koo Kyo-hwan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Koo Kyo-hwan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Koo Kyo-hwan'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 Love Docu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Koo Kyo-hwan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Koo Kyo-hwan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Koo Kyo-hwan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Colony | Seo Young-cheol | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Once We Were Us | Eun-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mantis | Han Hee-sung (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | I am a Rich Man | Rich Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Jinx Montage | Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Escape | Lee Hyun-sang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kill Boksoon | Han Hee-sung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Super Star Lee Hyori | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Love Villain | Kyo-hwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Replacement Driver VLOG | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Escape from Mogadishu | Inspector General Tae Joon-gi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kingdom: Ashin of the North | Aidagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Leave the Door Open | Scallop (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Peninsula | Captain Seo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Maggie | Sung-won | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | ROMEO | Romeo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Leave a message after beep | Animal Communicator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Beaten Black And Blue | Gyohwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dance From Afar | Shin Pa-rang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jane | Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fly To The Sky | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Love Docu | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Now Playing | Kyo-hwan (segment "Love Docu") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Romance in Seoul | Ki-chul (segment "Seoul Life") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Romance in Seoul | Kyo-hwan (segment "Dempseyroll: confessions") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Seoul Life | Ki-cheol | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dempseyroll: confessions | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Dangerous Woman | Duk-woo | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Where is my DVD? | Ko Gi-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | WELCOME TO MY HOME | Kyo-hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Behind the Camera | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Werewolf Boy | Drunk Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Winter sleep | Goo-byeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | turtles | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Midnight Express | a young man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Just Before They Died | Do-young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Castaway on the Moon | Public Service Employee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Don't Step Out of the House | Raoh | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Money Show | Gi-chul | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Nice Shorts | Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Boys | Jin-uk | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | New Generation War: Reawakened Man | Seok-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Smart Home | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | White Blast | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Seeking the King | Kim Do-jin | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Your Country | Kyo-hwan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Gardeners | Kim Mun-ho | Flop | Similar → |
Koo Kyo-hwan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Koo Kyo-hwan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koo Kyo-hwan is "Love Docu" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Koo Kyo-hwan acted in?
Koo Kyo-hwan has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Koo Kyo-hwan?
Other notable films include "Where is my DVD?", "Fly To The Sky", and "Beaten Black And Blue".




