Song Kang-ho
ActingAbout Song Kang-ho
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.
Best Song Kang-ho Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Song Kang-ho's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Song Kang-ho.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | One Win | Kim Woo-jin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cobweb | Director Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Emergency Declaration | Gu In-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Broker | Sang-hyun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony | Self | Super 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 | Hit | 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 | Making Memories of Murder | Himself | 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 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Process of Mr. Vengeance | - | 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 48 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".