Yu Gye-seon - Actor Profile

Yu Gye-seon

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
33Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1923
Birth Place: Pyongyang, Korea

Yu Gye-seon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yu Gye-seon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Yu Gye-seon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Yu Gye-seon'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 Prince Yeonsan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yu Gye-seon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yu Gye-seon's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★7.0
Aimless Bullet (1961) movie poster
★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
★7.0
Gunsmoke (1966) movie poster
★7.0

Gunsmoke: O Jin-u of a rich family and a female private tutor at his house are in love, but his family are against their marriage

Gunsmoke

1966•Drama
★6.7
The Way of Hwarang (1962) movie poster
★6.7

The Way of Hwarang: His parents captured by the Baekje armies, prince Eo-jin infiltrates the enemy castle alone to seek revenge. His plot is

The Way of Hwarang

1962•History
★6.6
The Devil's Stairway (1964) movie poster
★6.6

The Devil's Stairway: A chief surgeon kills the nurse with whom he is having an affair after he becomes engaged to be married to the hospital

The Devil's Stairway

1964•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Yu Gye-seon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 Witch Castle - Flop Similar →
1967 Lost People - Flop Similar →
1966 Wild Flowers - Flop Similar →
1966 Gunsmoke - Hit Similar →
1965 The Story of Bae Local Offcial - Flop Similar →
1965 7 Women P.O.W's - Flop Similar →
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1964 Her Majesty Yeonghwa Hu-nyeo's Mother Flop Similar →
1964 The Devil's Stairway Jeong-ja's Mother Hit Similar →
1964 The Beautiful Maid Mrs. Oh Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 The Way of Hwarang Queen Seondeok Hit Similar →
1962 A Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Gwi-in Jeong Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Jung Gwi-in Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lim Kkeok-jeong - Flop Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Queen Dowager Jo Average Similar →
1961 A Wanted Man - Average Similar →
1961 Aimless Bullet Madame Hit Similar →
1961 The Love Story of Chun-hyang - Flop Similar →
1960 A Widow - Flop Similar →
1960 Mr. Park Aunt Flop Similar →
1959 Chun Hui Mae-ri Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun Kim Veronica (Ahn Jung-geun's wife) Average Similar →
1958 The River of Temptation - Flop Similar →
1958 A College Woman's Confession Wife Hit Similar →
1957 Love - Flop Similar →
1956 Prince in Yam Clothes - Flop Similar →
1956 The Tragedy of King Dan Jong - Flop Similar →
1955 The Widow - Average Similar →
1947 Dawn of Nation - Flop Similar →
1946 Hurrah! For Freedom Mi-hyang Flop Similar →
1941 Miles Away from Happiness - Flop Similar →

Yu Gye-seon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Gye-seon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Gye-seon is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Yu Gye-seon acted in?

Yu Gye-seon has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Gye-seon?

Other notable films include "Aimless Bullet", "Gunsmoke", and "The Way of Hwarang".

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