
Han Suk-kyu
ActingAbout Han Suk-kyu
Han Suk-kyu (한석규) is a South Korean actor. He was born on 3rd November 1964 in Seoul. During the 1990s, he was considered one of the top actors in Korean cinema with hits including Green Fish (1997), No. 3 (1997), Christmas in August (1998), and the blockbuster Shiri (1999). Following an injury and hiatus, his career declined in the 2000s. Films like The Scarlet Letter (2004), and The President's Last Bang (2005) proved to be very controversial because of the political subject matter and the suicide of a co-star. Although films like A Bloody Aria (2006) enjoyed cult popularity. Eventually in the 2010s, he enjoyed a resurgence in mainstream popularity following acclaimed work in the television series Deep Rooted Tree (2011), Secret Door (2014), and Dr. Romantic (2016-2020), as well as work in the blockbuster film The Berlin File (2013) and other hit films including The Prison (2017) and Forbidden Dream (2019).
Best Han Suk-kyu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Han Suk-kyu's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Han Suk-kyu.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Forbidden Dream | King Sejong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Idol | Myung-hui | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Prison | Jung Ik-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Royal Tailor | Jo Dol-suk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | My Paparotti | Sang-jin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Berlin File | Jung Jin-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ari Ari the Korean Cinema | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Villain & Widow | Chang-in | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | White Night | Han Dong-soo | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Eye For An Eye | Capt. Baek Sung-chan | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Solace | Shim In-ku | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Bloody Aria | Moon-jae | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Forbidden Quest | Yun-seo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mr. Housewife: Quiz King | Jin-man | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The President's Last Bang | KCIA Chief Agent Joo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Scarlet Letter | Lee Ki-hoon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Double Agent | Lim Byeong-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tell Me Something | Detective Cho | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shiri | Yu Jong-won | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Christmas in August | Jung-won | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Contact | Dong-hyun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | No. 3 | Tae-joo | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Green Fish | Mak-dong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Gingko Bed | Soohyun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dr. Bong | Bong Joon-su | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mom, the Star, and the Sea Anemone | - | Flop | Similar → |
Han Suk-kyu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Han Suk-kyu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Han Suk-kyu is "Christmas in August" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Han Suk-kyu acted in?
Han Suk-kyu has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Han Suk-kyu?
Other notable films include "The Contact", "The Royal Tailor", and "My Paparotti".




