Kim Dong-won - Actor Profile

Kim Dong-won

Acting
Freshness: Jan 16, 2026
50Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1916
Birth Place: Kaesŏng, North Korea

About Kim Dong-won

Kim Dong-won (김동원) was a South Korean actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Dong-won reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Dong-won's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Dong-won remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Prince Yeonsan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Dong-won Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Dong-won's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan — A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★8.0
Mi-ae (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Mi-ae —

Mi-ae

1970
★8.0
Past Loves (1968) movie poster
★8.0

Past Loves — During a concert in Japan a singer encounters his childhood sweetheart and their old love is rekindled with new passion.

Past Loves

1968•Romance
★8.0
Sorrow Even Up in Heaven (1965) movie poster
★8.0

Sorrow Even Up in Heaven — Lee, Yun-bok in his fourth grade lives in a poor family. His father is indulged in gambling, and his mother, who can no

Sorrow Even Up in Heaven

1965•Drama
★7.2
Bound by Chastity Rule (1962) movie poster
★7.2

Bound by Chastity Rule — The widow of a nobleman bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from th

Bound by Chastity Rule

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Dong-won.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 Bird of Paradise - Flop Similar →
1970 Great King Sejo - Flop Similar →
1970 Pagoda of No Shadow - Flop Similar →
1970 Mi-ae - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wang-geon, the Great - Flop Similar →
N/A Though There was No Vow - Flop Similar →
1969 Beauty in Black Rose Castle - Flop Similar →
1969 Escaping Shanghai - Flop Similar →
1969 School Excursion - Flop Similar →
1968 Bun-nyeo - Flop Similar →
1968 The General's Mustache - Average Similar →
1968 Past Loves - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Lady in Dream Lawyer Oh Flop Similar →
1968 A Man Like the Wind Pastor Flop Similar →
1968 Prince Daewon - Average Similar →
1967 Lost People - Flop Similar →
1967 The Violator - Average Similar →
1966 The Last Empress - Flop Similar →
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1965 Sorrow Even Up in Heaven Principal Super Hit Similar →
1964 Wife's Confession - Flop Similar →
1964 The Power for Ten Years King Yeongjo Flop Similar →
1963 The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy Kim Flop Similar →
1963 Goryeojang Jin-seok Hit Similar →
1963 A Sad Story of Danjong - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 Bound by Chastity Rule - Hit Similar →
1962 The Iron-Eating Monster - Flop Similar →
1962 When Acacias Bloom Gentleman (independence fighter) Average Similar →
1962 Farewell to the Duman River Choi Su-bong Flop Similar →
1962 The Country Left Behind - Hit Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan King Seong-jong the Great Average Similar →
1962 Body is Sad - Flop Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan King Seong-jong Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Minister Yeong Average Similar →
1961 The Love Story of Chun-hyang Bangja Flop Similar →
1960 A Drifting Story Lawyer Average Similar →
1960 Soil Hanminkyo Flop Similar →
1959 Three O'Clock on a Rainy Afternoon - Flop Similar →
1959 A Cross of Love - Flop Similar →
1959 Dongsimcho Chairman (President of publishing company) Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun - Average Similar →
1959 The Romantic Train - Flop Similar →
1958 A Country Girl Jang Byeong-shik Flop Similar →
1958 The River of Temptation - Flop Similar →
1957 A Woman's War - Flop Similar →
1956 The Enemy of Woman - Flop Similar →
1956 Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang - Flop Similar →
1956 Madame Freedom Han Tae-seok Average Similar →
1948 The Sun of Night - Flop Similar →

Kim Dong-won - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Dong-won?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Dong-won is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Kim Dong-won acted in?

Kim Dong-won has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Dong-won?

Other notable films include "Mi-ae", "Past Loves", and "Sorrow Even Up in Heaven".