Nam Chun-yeok

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

29Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1923

About Nam Chun-yeok

Nam Chun-yeok (1923 - 1963) was a South-Korean actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nam Chun-yeok reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nam Chun-yeok's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nam Chun-yeok remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Aimless Bullet, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nam Chun-yeok Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam Chun-yeok's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Aimless Bullet: Two brothers—Chul-ho, an accountant with a toothache and a pregnant wife, and Yong-ho, an unemployed ex-soldier wounded

Aimless Bullet

1961•Drama

★6.5

A College Woman's Confession (1958) movie poster

★6.5

A College Woman's Confession: Choi So-young (Choi Eun-hee), a poor female law student is in trouble because her grandmother, who had been sending her

A College Woman's Confession

1958•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

The Coachman: A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father o

The Coachman

1961•War

★6.1

★6.1

A Drifting Story: This melodrama follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother who dares to love. Hyun Hee (Mun Jeong Suk) makes

A Drifting Story

1960•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

When Acacias Bloom: A man assists a woman in danger, but through her actions, she unintentionally causes his death. Everyone in the village

When Acacias Bloom

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam Chun-yeok.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	The Result of the Ambition	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	For My Husband	Eunuch Gab-jin	Flop	Similar →
1963	Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness	-	Average	Similar →
1963	A Sad Story of Danjong	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	King Dongmyeong	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Teacher Waryong's Trip to Seoul	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	When Acacias Bloom	Hoseo (Inn-owner)	Average	Similar →
1962	In So Long	Seo-Bang Park	Flop	Similar →
1962	Farewell to the Duman River	Boatman	Flop	Similar →
1962	A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Bumpkin Oh-bok	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Lady Jang	-	Average	Similar →
1961	A Shoeshine Boy	Mr. Lee	Flop	Similar →
1961	A Wanted Man	Chang-o's subordinate	Average	Similar →
1961	A Bar without Address	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Aimless Bullet	Old Man	Hit	Similar →
1961	A Star	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Coachman	-	Average	Similar →
1960	A Drifting Story	Tobacco seller	Average	Similar →
1960	Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	A Widow	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Entanglements	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Romance Papa	Watchkeeper	Flop	Similar →
1960	Soil	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	A Sister's Garden	Ohsajang	Flop	Similar →
1959	Chun Hui	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	A College Woman's Confession	Old man	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Flower in Hell	-	Average	Similar →
1957	A Lady of Freedom	-	Flop	Similar →

Nam Chun-yeok - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam Chun-yeok?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam Chun-yeok is "Aimless Bullet" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Nam Chun-yeok acted in?

Nam Chun-yeok has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam Chun-yeok?

Other notable films include "A College Woman's Confession", "The Coachman", and "A Drifting Story".