Kim Jin-goo - Actor Profile

Kim Jin-goo

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
15Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 22, 1945
Birth Place: South Korea

Kim Jin-goo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Jin-goo reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Kim Jin-goo'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 Mother, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Jin-goo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Jin-goo's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Mother (2009) movie poster
★7.7

Mother: A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it

Mother

2009•Crime
★7.7
Oasis (2002) movie poster
★7.7

Oasis: A young man released from prison visits the widow of the man he killed drunk-driving and becomes infatuated with his cer

Oasis

2002•Drama
★7.5
Lady Vengeance (2005) movie poster
★7.5

Lady Vengeance: Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of re

Lady Vengeance

2005•Drama
★7.0
Granny Goes to School (2012) movie poster
★7.0

Granny Goes to School: A grandmother lost her only son in a car accident. Her deceased son left her his adopted 7 year-old daughter and letters

Granny Goes to School

2012•Family
★6.9
A Girl at My Door (2014) movie poster
★6.9

A Girl at My Door: Sent from Seoul to serve in a remote coastal village, a policewoman gets involved in the life of a mysterious teenage gi

A Girl at My Door

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Jin-goo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 One-Line Director of Financial Supervisory Service Hit Similar →
2016 Missing Suk-ho's Mother Hit Similar →
2016 The Truth Beneath Witness Hit Similar →
2015 Collective Invention Grandmother Average Similar →
2014 A Girl at My Door Jeom-soon Hit Similar →
2012 Granny Goes to School [Woman from Bumgol] Hit Similar →
2011 Pain Old Woman Average Similar →
2009 Mother Ah-jeong's Grandma Super Hit Similar →
2006 Moodori Bang Yeon's mother Flop Similar →
2005 Wedding Campaign Chun-bo's mother Average Similar →
2005 Lady Vengeance Ko Sun-sook Super Hit Similar →
2003 Ogu, A Hilarious Mourning Grandmother with slouch Flop Similar →
2002 Oasis Mrs. Hong Super Hit Similar →
2000 Barking Dogs Never Bite Granny Hit Similar →
1999 The Uprising Seong Joo-min Flop Similar →

Kim Jin-goo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Jin-goo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Jin-goo is "Mother" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Kim Jin-goo acted in?

Kim Jin-goo has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Jin-goo?

Other notable films include "Oasis", "Lady Vengeance", and "Granny Goes to School".

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