Shim Hyung-rae - Actor Profile

Shim Hyung-rae

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
48Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 3, 1958
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Shim Hyung-rae

Shim Hyung-rae (심형래) is a former comedian and actor, and current filmmaker, best known for his monster movies Dragon Wars: D-War (2007) and the Yonggary remake (1999).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Shim Hyung-rae Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shim Hyung-rae reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shim Hyung-rae's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Shim Hyung-rae'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 Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shim Hyung-rae Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shim Hyung-rae's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster (1994) movie poster
★10.0

Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster: An evil alien warlord from Andromeda comes to conquer the Earth. The aliens bring with them the space monster Bulgasari.

Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster

1994•Adventure
★10.0
Toriman Hyungrae and Hulk (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Toriman Hyungrae and Hulk:

Toriman Hyungrae and Hulk

1992
★10.0
The Pink Can (1994) movie poster
★10.0

The Pink Can: The older brother, who has become an unintentionally beggar due to financial real-name, is begging in Apgujeong-dong, an

The Pink Can

1994•Romance
★9.0
Young-gu And Count Dracula (1992) movie poster
★9.0

Young-gu And Count Dracula: Young-gu dreams of a mysterious mummy and then meets Mira, a new classmate whose lunchtime disappearances coincide with

Young-gu And Count Dracula

1992•Horror
★9.0
Two Wacky Heroes (1990) movie poster
★9.0

Two Wacky Heroes: Yeong-gu and Maeng-sun, who are naturally optimistic and foolish, are from the same orphanage. At Hwagae Market, they cl

Two Wacky Heroes

1990•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Shim Hyung-rae has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 The Last Godfather Young-gu Flop Similar →
1996 Dragon Tuka Young-gu Hit Similar →
1995 Power King Young-gu Hit Similar →
1994 Grandma Cop Grandma cop Flop Similar →
1994 Tyranno's Claw - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster Young-gu Super Hit Similar →
1994 Shim Bi-Hong Shim Bee-Hong Flop Similar →
1994 The Pink Can Hyung-jae Super Hit Similar →
1993 Young-gu and the Dinosaur Zzu Zzu Young-gu Flop Similar →
1993 Invincible Fighter Thunderhawk Esperman Flop Similar →
1993 Thunderhawk 8 - Esperman And The Thunderhawk 에스퍼맨 Flop Similar →
1993 Young-gu Home Alone 2 Young-gu Flop Similar →
1993 Twins Young-gu and The Godfather Young-gu/Kang-bong Flop Similar →
1992 Thunderhawk 7 - The Thunderhawk Returns Esperman Flop Similar →
1992 Young-gu And Count Dracula Young-gu Super Hit Similar →
1992 An Idiot and a Thief - Hit Similar →
1992 Beauty and the Young-gu Young-gu Flop Similar →
1992 Young-gu and the Bushman Young-gu Flop Similar →
1992 Toriman Hyungrae and Hulk - Super Hit Similar →
1992 별당 형래와 여의주 작전 - Flop Similar →
1992 Young-gu and the Golden Bat Young-gu Hit Similar →
1992 Young-gu Home Alone Young-gu Flop Similar →
1991 Tomorrow's Champion Hyung-Rae Flop Similar →
1991 Young-gu and the Little Three Musketeers Young-gu Flop Similar →
1991 Young-gu and Ddaeng-chil 4: Hong Kong Granny Ghost Young-gu Hit Similar →
1990 Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku Roshi Flop Similar →
1990 Two Wacky Heroes Yeong-gu Super Hit Similar →
1990 Young-gu and Ddaeng-chil 3: Young-gu Rambo Young-gu Flop Similar →
1990 Shim Hyung-Rae's the Rank and File - Flop Similar →
1990 A Policeman Hyung-Lae and Trio of Insects - Flop Similar →
1990 Black Knight Hyung-rae and the Goblins Hyung-rae Flop Similar →
1990 심형래와 괴도 루팡 - Flop Similar →
1990 Bridal Hyeongrae and Kaebi Kaebi Goblin [Leading Role] Flop Similar →
1990 사부님 사부님 - Flop Similar →
1990 황금탈 형래와 땡초 도사 - Flop Similar →
1989 Young-gu and Ddaeng-chil 2: Off to the Shaolin Temple Young-gu Super Hit Similar →
1989 Young-gu and Ddaeng-chil Young-gu Flop Similar →
1988 Sparkman Sparkman Flop Similar →
1988 Thunderhawk 5 - New Machine Thunderhawk - Average Similar →
1988 Super Hong Gil-Dong Hong Gil-Dong Average Similar →
1987 Thunderhawk 4 - Mobilization Of Thunder-V Esperman Average Similar →
1987 Thunderhawk 3 - Thunderhawk From Outer Space Blitzkrieg Esperman Flop Similar →
1987 Seven Slaps on the Face 젊은이 Super Hit Similar →
1986 Thunderhawk From Outer Space 2 - Hit Similar →
1986 Thunderhawk From Outer Space Esperman Flop Similar →
1986 A Journey - Flop Similar →
1985 작년에 왔던 각설이 - Flop Similar →
1984 Vagabond Singer's Begging Song - Flop Similar →

Shim Hyung-rae - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shim Hyung-rae?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shim Hyung-rae is "Young-gu and Bulgasari, the Space Monster" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shim Hyung-rae acted in?

Shim Hyung-rae has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shim Hyung-rae?

Other notable films include "Toriman Hyungrae and Hulk", "The Pink Can", and "Young-gu And Count Dracula".

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