Park Yong-woo
ActingAbout Park Yong-woo
Park Yong-woo (Korean: 박용우; born March 16, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Park Yong-woo's father was an engineering professor and his mother was a music teacher. As a child he was shy and expressed himself poorly. Instead, he nurtured his imagination. When he first chose to become an actor, Park felt hampered by the fact that he didn't have any childhood or family trauma to draw from, but later realized that a vivid imagination was the key to his acting process because it didn't require him to show his "naked face."
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Park Yong-woo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Park Yong-woo'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Park Yong-woo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Unforgettable, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Park Yong-woo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Park Yong-woo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Park Yong-woo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Nonsense | Sun-gyu | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Noryang: Deadly Sea | Toyotomi Hideyoshi | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Decision to Leave | Lim Ho-shin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Spiritwalker | Mr. Park | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Nailed | Jae-gu | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Unforgettable | Hyung-joon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Late Spring | Joon-goo | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hwayi: A Monster Boy | Det. Chang-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Forest of Time | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Papa | Chun-seob | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Children... | Kang Ji-seung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Battlefield Heroes | Goguryeo soldier carrying weapons | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Handphone | Jeong Yi-gyu | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Once Upon a Time | Kanemura | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Love Now | Jung Min-jae | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Beautiful Sunday | Detective Kang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The World of Silence | Det. Kim Hyung-sa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | For Horowitz | Shim Kwang-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | My Scary Girl | Hwang Dae-woo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Art of Seduction | Kang Seong-mo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Blood Rain | Kim In-kwon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | City Horror: Scream | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Warrior | Ju-myung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Say Yes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ditto | Ji Dong-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shiri | Eo Seong-sik | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Naked Being | Young-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Hole | Dong-woo | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Comeback Home | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Wild River | - | Flop | Similar → |
Park Yong-woo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Park Yong-woo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Park Yong-woo is "Unforgettable" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Park Yong-woo acted in?
Park Yong-woo has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Park Yong-woo?
Other notable films include "Hwayi: A Monster Boy", "Decision to Leave", and "Children...".