Namkoong Min
ActingAbout Namkoong Min
Namkoong Min (born March 12, 1978), is a South Korean actor, director and screenwriter. He first gained recognition with neo-noir film A Dirty Carnival (2006), and has since given notable performances in Remember (2015–2016), Beautiful Gong Shim (2016), Good Manager (2017), Hot Stove League (2019–2020), and My Dearest (2023). He won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2020 SBS Drama Awards for Hot Stove League; the drama also gained Namkoong his third Best Actor nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards. The next year, he received the Grand Prize at the 2021 MBC Drama Awards for The Veil. In 2023, he again received the Grand Prize at the 2023 MBC Drama Awards for My Dearest.
Namkoong Min Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Namkoong Min reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Namkoong Min's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Namkoong Min'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 Dirty Carnival, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Namkoong Min Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Namkoong Min's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Namkoong Min has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Part-Time Spy | Min-Suk | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lost in the Moonlight | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Still Picture | Kim Hyun Soo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Beautiful Sunday | Min-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Dirty Carnival | Nam Min-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bad Guy | Hyun-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bungee Jumping of Their Own | Kim Chul-sung | Hit | Similar → |
Namkoong Min - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Namkoong Min?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Namkoong Min is "A Dirty Carnival" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Namkoong Min acted in?
Namkoong Min has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Namkoong Min?
Other notable films include "Bad Guy", "Bungee Jumping of Their Own", and "Part-Time Spy".