Kim Sung-cheol - Actor Profile

Kim Sung-cheol

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
8Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 31, 1991
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Kim Sung-cheol

Kim Sung-cheol (Korean: 김성철; born 31 December 1991) is a South Korean actor under Story J Company. He is best known for playing Kim Young-cheol in the drama Prison Playbook, and just recently as Kim Ji-woong in Our Beloved Summer (2021).

Known For: Acting

Kim Sung-cheol Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Sung-cheol reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 63% of Kim Sung-cheol'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 Search Out, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Sung-cheol Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Sung-cheol's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Search Out (2020) movie poster
★7.5

Search Out: Trainee policeman, 'Sung-min' and job seeker, 'Jun-hyeok' were suspicious about a suicide incident of a girl who lived i

Search Out

2020•Thriller
★7.4
Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 (2019) movie poster
★7.4

Kim Ji-young: Born 1982: Kim Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by other women from her life, past a

Kim Ji-young: Born 1982

2019•Drama
★7.3
The Night Owl (2022) movie poster
★7.3

The Night Owl: Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the ro

The Night Owl

2022•Thriller
★6.8
Battle of Jangsari (2019) movie poster
★6.8

Battle of Jangsari: Korean War, September 1950. In order to fight the enemy forces based in the South of the peninsula, General MacArthur or

Battle of Jangsari

2019•Drama
★6.5
The Old Woman with the Knife (2025) movie poster
★6.5

The Old Woman with the Knife: Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unl

The Old Woman with the Knife

2025•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Sung-cheol has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Project Y Bookie Average Similar →
2025 The Old Woman with the Knife Bullfight Hit Similar →
2024 Troll Factory JjingForkKing Average Similar →
2022 The Night Owl Crown Prince Sohyeon Hit Similar →
2020 Search Out Joon-hyeok Super Hit Similar →
2019 Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 Ji-seok Hit Similar →
2019 Battle of Jangsari Gi Ha-ryun Hit Similar →
2018 Too Hot to Die Du-seok Flop Similar →

Kim Sung-cheol - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Sung-cheol?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Sung-cheol is "Search Out" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Kim Sung-cheol acted in?

Kim Sung-cheol has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Sung-cheol?

Other notable films include "Kim Ji-young: Born 1982", "The Night Owl", and "Battle of Jangsari".

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