Shin Young-kyun

Acting

50Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 7, 1928

Birth Place: Pyongsan, Korea

About Shin Young-kyun

Shin Young-kyun (born November 6, 1928) is a South Korean actor, film producer, and politician. Shin Young-kyun was born in Pyongsan, Hwanghae Province (now part of North Korea) in 1928. When he was 10 years old, Shin went to Seoul. While studying dentistry at Seoul National University, he participated in a drama club where he got to know Park Am, Gil Yok-yun, and Lee Nak-hoon, who later became actors and composer. Wikipedia contributors. "Shin Young-kyun." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 5 Nov. 2020. Web. 28 Oct. 2021.

Best Shin Young-kyun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Young-kyun's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★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

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

★8.0

Mi-ae —

Mi-ae

1970

★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

★7.0

★7.0

The Evergreen — Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and modernization to farmers l

The Evergreen

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shin Young-kyun.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1973	Azaleas Of My Hometown	Yong-chool	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Three-Day Reign	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Lady of the Court	-	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Last Flight to Pyongyang	Kim Dae-ryeong	Flop	Similar →
1970	Mi-ae	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	Wang-geon, the Great	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Eunuch 2	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	A Thousand Year-Old Fox	General Wong-ran Kim	Hit	Similar →
1968	Love Me Once Again	Shin-ho Kim	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Man Like the Wind	Cloud	Flop	Similar →
1968	Prince Daewon	Prince Heung Seon	Average	Similar →
1967	Mountain	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Nostalgia	Go U-do	Flop	Similar →
1967	The King with My Face	Emperor Hung Wai/Shing An	Average	Similar →
1967	A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern	Kim Yong-mun	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Violator	-	Average	Similar →
1967	Flame in Valley	Kyu-bok	Average	Similar →
1967	Six Daughters	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	A Water Mill	Bang-won	Flop	Similar →
1966	Nameless Grass	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	A Hero without a Serial Number	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	A Soldier Speaks after Death	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Seaside Village	Seong-soo	Average	Similar →
1965	The King and the Servant Boy	Eom Taek-ju	Flop	Similar →
1965	Sorrow Even Up in Heaven	Kim Dong-sik	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Fading in the Rain	Kwon Hyeok	Flop	Similar →
1965	Tiger of the Plains	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	North and South	-	Average	Similar →
1964	The Last Woman of Shang	Emperor Chou	Hit	Similar →
1964	The Power for Ten Years	Hong Guk-yeong	Flop	Similar →
1964	Red Scarf	Na Gwan-joong (Major)	Average	Similar →
1964	Buddha	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Heartbreaking Story	Yi Bang-won	Flop	Similar →
1963	Rice	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	한양에서 온 성춘향	Lee Mong-ryong	Flop	Similar →
1963	Kinship	Won-pal	Average	Similar →
1962	Bound by Chastity Rule	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Way of Hwarang	Eojinrang (Hwarang, son of Pumseok)	Hit	Similar →
1962	The War and an Old Man	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	When Acacias Bloom	Wang Seok (independence fighter)	Average	Similar →
1962	Tyrant Yeonsan	King Yeon-san	Average	Similar →
1961	Prince Yeonsan	Prince Yeon-san	Super Hit	Similar →
1961	Under the Sky in Seoul	Kim Hyeon-gu	Hit	Similar →
1961	Five Marines	Second Lieutenant Oh Deok-soo	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Evergreen	Park Dong-hyuk	Hit	Similar →
1961	Mother and a Guest	Uncle	Hit	Similar →
1961	Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber	Park In-geol	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Coachman	Su-eob	Average	Similar →
1960	Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku	-	Flop	Similar →
1948	A Public Prosecutor and a Teacher	Lawyer	Average	Similar →

Shin Young-kyun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Young-kyun?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Young-kyun is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Shin Young-kyun acted in?

Shin Young-kyun has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Young-kyun?

Other notable films include "Sorrow Even Up in Heaven", "Mi-ae", and "Bound by Chastity Rule".