Shin Ha-kyun
ActingAbout Shin Ha-kyun
Shin Ha-kyun (신하균) is a South Korean actor. Born on May 30 1974, he first trained as a stage actor at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, before transitioning to film and gaining national fame with his role as a North Korean soldier in Joint Security Area (JSA, 2000). The film was a major blockbuster with 5 million admissions domestically. And it earned him the prestigious Blue Dragon Best Supporting Actor award. After the success of JSA, Shin has appeared in many critically and popularly acclaimed roles, including in Guns & Talks (2001), Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), and Save the Green Planet! (2003). He then starred in Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) in the lead role, which was another major blockbuster with 8 million admissions domestically. Recently, he appeared in The Thieves (2012) and Extreme Job (2019), which were the 2nd biggest hits in Korean film history at their respective time of release, with 12 million and 16 million admissions respectively.
Best Shin Ha-kyun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shin Ha-kyun's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shin Ha-kyun.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Anchor | Choi In-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP | Ali (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Present | Kang Sang-Gu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Inseparable Bros | Se-ha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Extreme Job | Lee Moo-bae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | What a Man Wants | Bong-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Room No.7 | Doo-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Villainess | Joong-sang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Decades Apart | Jeong Woo-jin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Detour | Joong-Pil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Empire of Lust | Kim Min-jae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Big Match | Ace | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Running Man | Cha Jong-woo | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Thieves | Art Curator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Front Line | Kang Eun-pyo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Café Noir | Young-soo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Foxy Festival | Jang-bae | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Quiz Show Scandal | Doctor of Engineering | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Making of Thirst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirst | Kang-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Devil's Game | Min Hee-do | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | My Son | Uncle Wild Goose (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | No Mercy for the Rude | Killa | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Process of Mr. Vengeance | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Murder, Take One | Kim Young-hun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Welcome to Dongmakgol | 2nd Lt. Pyo Hyun-chul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lady Vengeance | Assassin 2 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hair | Kang Woon-do | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | My Brother | Kim Seong-hyeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Letter From Mars | Seung-jae | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Save the Green Planet! | Lee Byeong-gu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Surprise Party | Kim Jung-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Comment | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance | Ryu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Guns & Talks | Jung-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Coming Out | Song Jae-min | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joint Security Area | Pvt. Jeong Woo-jin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Foul King | Bully 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Spy | Woo-yeol | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Happenings | Kim Chu-rak | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Tomb of Fog | - | Flop | Similar → |
Shin Ha-kyun - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shin Ha-kyun?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Ha-kyun is "Inseparable Bros" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Shin Ha-kyun acted in?
Shin Ha-kyun has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shin Ha-kyun?
Other notable films include "Joint Security Area", "The Present", and "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance".