Song Kang-ho
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Song Kang-ho (송강호) (born January 17, 1967) is a South Korean actor. Considered one of the best actors of the 21st century, he is most known for his collaborations with directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho. He was part of the cast that won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards for Parasite (2019), was awarded Best Actor at the 75th Cannes Film Festival for his performance in Broker (2022), and has been named Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year four times.
Song Kang-ho Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Song Kang-ho reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Song Kang-ho's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 55% of Song Kang-ho'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 Where is my DVD?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Song Kang-ho Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Song Kang-ho's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Song Kang-ho has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | One Win | Kim Woo-jin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cobweb | Director Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Emergency Declaration | Gu In-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Broker | Sang-hyun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The King's Letters | King Sejong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Parasite | Kim Ki-taek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Drug King | Lee Doo-sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Memories | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver | Kim Man-seob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Decades Apart | Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Age of Shadows | Lee Jung-chool | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Throne | King Yeongjo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Attorney | Song Woo-seok | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Where is my DVD? | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Face Reader | Nae-kyung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Snowpiercer | Namgoong Minsu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Day Trip | Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ari Ari the Korean Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Howling | Jo Sang-gil | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hindsight | Du-heon | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Making of Thirst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Little Pond | Police officer (cameo) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Secret Reunion | Lee Han-kyu | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirst | Priest Sang-hyeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Good, the Bad, the Weird | Yoon Tae-goo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Secret Sunshine | Kim Jong-chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Show Must Go On | Kang In-goo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Host | Park Gang-du | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Process of Mr. Vengeance | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Making Memories of Murder | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lady Vengeance | Assassin 1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Antarctic Journal | Choi Do-hyung | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Power of Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The President's Barber | Seong Han-mo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Memories of Murder | Detective Park Doo-man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | YMCA Baseball Team | Lee Ho-chang | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance | Dong-jin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joint Security Area | Sgt. Oh Kyeong-pil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Foul King | Lim Dae-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shiri | Lee Jang-gil | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Quiet Family | Young-min | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | No. 3 | Jo-pil | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Timeless Bottomless Bad Movie | Big Eyes | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Green Fish | Pan-su | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well | Dong-suk | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Shaolin Women's Soccer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Gardeners | Choi Young-il | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Reunion | Seong-jun | Flop | Similar → |
Song Kang-ho - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Song Kang-ho?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Song Kang-ho is "Where is my DVD?" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Song Kang-ho acted in?
Song Kang-ho has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Song Kang-ho?
Other notable films include "Parasite", "Memories of Murder", and "A Taxi Driver".