Choi Eun-hee - Actor Profile

Choi Eun-hee

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1926
Birth Place: Gwangju, South Korea

About Choi Eun-hee

Choi Eun-hee (November 20, 1926 – April 16, 2018) was a South Korean actress, who was one of the country's most popular stars of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1978, Choi and her then ex-husband, movie director Shin Sang-ok, were abducted to North Korea, where they were forced to make films until they sought asylum at the US Embassy in Vienna in 1986. They returned to South Korea in 1999 after spending a decade in the United States.

Choi Eun-hee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Choi Eun-hee reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 82% of Choi Eun-hee'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 Love, Love, My Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Choi Eun-hee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Choi Eun-hee's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Choi Eun-hee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Cinema in the Land of Comrade Kim Herself Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Lovers and the Despot Self - Actress / Various Roles Hit Similar →
1985 Salt Mother Super Hit Similar →
1985 Love, Love, My Love Chunhyang's mother Super Hit Similar →
1984 Runaway Song Ryul's wife Average Similar →
1975 I Love Mama - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Women of Yi-Dynasty - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Homeless Wanderer - Hit Similar →
1967 Mounted Bandits - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Phantom Queen - Hit Similar →
1966 The Monkey Goes West - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Woman Coming in Fall - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law Jum-soon Average Similar →
1964 Deaf Sam Yong - Hit Similar →
1964 When Night Falls at Myeongdong - Hit Similar →
1964 The Last Woman of Shang - Hit Similar →
1964 Red Scarf Ji-seon Super Hit Similar →
1963 Rice - Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Cloud Bridge of Gratitude Ok-gyeong Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Reluctant Prince - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Love Affair - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Bound by Chastity Rule - Hit Similar →
1962 The Story of Sim Cheong - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Ipbun Average Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Queen Shin Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul Kim Hyeon-ok Hit Similar →
1961 The Evergreen Chae Yeong-shin Hit Similar →
1961 Mother and a Guest Mother Hit Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber Yeon-hwa Hit Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang Seong Chun-hyang Super Hit Similar →
1960 A Returned Man Gyeong-hui Hit Similar →
1960 Madam White Snake Madam White Snake Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Moral of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1960 To the Last Day Hye-kyung Hit Similar →
1960 Romance Papa Eum-jeon Average Similar →
1959 A Sister's Garden Jeong-hui Average Similar →
1959 Dongsimcho Lee Sook-hee Hit Similar →
1959 Chun Hui Chun-hui Super Hit Similar →
1959 It's Not Her Sin Young-sook Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Love Marriage Suk-hee Hit Similar →
1958 A College Woman's Confession So-yeong Hit Similar →
1958 The Flower in Hell Sonia Average Similar →
1958 The Money Ok-gyeong Average Similar →
1957 The Shadowless Pagoda Guseulagi Average Similar →
1955 The Youth Lee In-hwa Hit Similar →
1955 Dream Dal-lye Hit Similar →
1949 A Hometown in Heart Widow Hit Similar →

Choi Eun-hee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Choi Eun-hee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Choi Eun-hee is "Love, Love, My Love" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Choi Eun-hee acted in?

Choi Eun-hee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Choi Eun-hee?

Other notable films include "Love Affair", "Salt", and "Cinema in the Land of Comrade Kim".

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