Shim Eun-kyung
ActingAbout Shim Eun-kyung
Shim Eun-kyung (심은경) is a South Korean actress. Born on May 31, 1994, she has starred in a number of films and television dramas, notably the blockbusters Sunny (2011), Masquerade (2012), and Miss Granny (2014). She also starred in the Japanese film The Journalist (2019) which earned her the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress, a first for any Korean.
Shim Eun-kyung Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Shim Eun-kyung reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Shim Eun-kyung's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 59% of Shim Eun-kyung'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 Sunny, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Shim Eun-kyung Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shim Eun-kyung's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Shim Eun-kyung has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Two Seasons, Two Strangers | Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Killers-Special Track | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Killers | Joo-eun / So-min / Model / Sunshine | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | 7 Secretaries: The Movie | Saran Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Seven Secretaries Special | Saran Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Garden of Camellias | Nagisa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fictitious OL Diary | So-yeon | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Journalist | Erika Yoshioka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blue Hour | Asami Kiyoura | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Princess and the Matchmaker | Princess Songhwa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Psychokinesis | Shin Roo-mi | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Mayor | Park Kyeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fabricated City | Yeo-wool | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Queen of Walking | Man-bok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Seoul Station | Hye-sun (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Train to Busan | Stowaway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Missing You | Hee-ju | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sori: Voice from the Heart | Sori (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Miss Granny | Oh Mal-soon / Oh Doo-ri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Masquerade | Court Lady Sa-wol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Seo Taiji Record of the 8th - 398 | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Sunny | Young Na-mi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Earth Rep Rolling Stars | Sooji (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Romantic Heaven | Boob-I | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Quiz Show Scandal | Kim Yeo-na | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hello Murderer | Kim Ha-Rin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Possessed | So-jin | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hansel & Gretel | Young-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Thomas Ahn Joong-Keun | Ahn Jung-geun's daughter | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Guns & Talks | Little Girl with Toy Bunny | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Starlight Falls | Lee Hyun-jung B | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Day and Night to Each Other | - | Flop | Similar → |
Shim Eun-kyung - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shim Eun-kyung?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shim Eun-kyung is "Sunny" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Shim Eun-kyung acted in?
Shim Eun-kyung has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shim Eun-kyung?
Other notable films include "Masquerade", "Train to Busan", and "Fabricated City".