Sul Kyung-gu
ActingAbout Sul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu (born May 14, 1967) is a Grand Bell Award, Golden Space Needle Award, and Bratislava International Film Festival Best Actor winning South Korean actor. He studied film and theater at Hanyang University and upon graduation took part in mostly theatrical productions. After transitioning into film, Sol is best known for his roles in the popular Public Enemy and Silmido.
Sul Kyung-gu Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sul Kyung-gu reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sul Kyung-gu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Sul Kyung-gu'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 Mudang: Reconciliation Between the Living and the Dead, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sul Kyung-gu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sul Kyung-gu's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sul Kyung-gu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mantis | Cha Min-gyu | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Good News | Nobody | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Normal Family | Jae-wan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Boys | Hwang Joon-cheol | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Lee Chang-dong: The Art of Irony | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Moon | Kim Jae-guk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kill Boksoon | Cha Min-kyu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Phantom | Junji Murayama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | I Want to Know Your Parents | Kang Ho-chang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Yaksha: Ruthless Operations | Jee Kang-in | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kingmaker | Kim Woon-beom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Book of Fish | Jeong Yak-jeon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Man of Men | Jang-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Birthday | Jung-il | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Idol | Joong-sik | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | 1987: When the Day Comes | Kim Jung-nam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Memoir of a Murderer | Byung-su | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Merciless | Han Jae-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lucid Dream | Detective Song Bang-sub | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Long Way Home | Nam-bok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | My Dictator | Sung-geun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hope | Dong-hoon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Spy: Undercover Operation | Chul-soo | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Cold Eyes | Hwang Sang-jun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Tower | Kang Young-ki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ari Ari the Korean Cinema | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Troubleshooter | Kang Tae-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | No Mercy | Kang Min-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Brand New Life | Jin-hee's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Closer to Heaven | Kim Jong-do | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Tidal Wave | Choi Man-shik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Public Enemy Returns | Kang Chul-joong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Venus and Mars | Kim Sang-min | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Voice of a Murderer | Han Kyung-bae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cruel Winter Blues | Jae-moon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lost in Love | Woo-jae | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Another Public Enemy | Kang Chul-joong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire | Rikidozan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Silmido | Kang In-chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mudang: Reconciliation Between the Living and the Dead | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Jail Breakers | Yu Jae-pil | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Oasis | Hong Jong-du | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bird Who Stops in the Air | Kim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Public Enemy | Kang Chul-joong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | I Wish I Had a Wife | Kim Bong-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Peppermint Candy | Kim Yeong-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Rainbow Trout | Min-su | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Phantom: The Submarine | 432 | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Love Story | Yeong-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Petal | Us | Hit | Similar → |
Sul Kyung-gu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sul Kyung-gu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sul Kyung-gu is "Mudang: Reconciliation Between the Living and the Dead" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sul Kyung-gu acted in?
Sul Kyung-gu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sul Kyung-gu?
Other notable films include "Love Story", "Rainbow Trout", and "Hope".