
Kim Hae-sook
ActingAbout Kim Hae-sook
Kim Hae Sook is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1974. She has won numerous awards for her various roles in countless television dramas and films. You can find her in dramas and films such as, “I Hear Your Voice” (2013), “Pinocchio” (2015), “Father is Strange” (2017), “Mother of Mine” (2019), Thirst (2009), The Handmaiden (2016), and The Thieves (2012).
Best Kim Hae-sook Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kim Hae-sook's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Hae-sook.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Other Choice | Ok Sang-yeo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | It’s Okay! | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Alienoid: Return to the Future | Old Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Our Season | Park Bok-ja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alienoid | Old Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Diamond in the Rough | Soon-ok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Herstory | Bae Jung-gil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Cho-gang / God of Indolence Hell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | RV: Resurrected Victims | Choi Myeong-sook | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | New Trial | Soon-im | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Miss Butcher | Forensic Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tunnel | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Handmaiden | Ms. Sasaki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Throne | Queen In-won | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Assassination | Bar Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Helios | Park Young Sook (Director of NIS) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Dol Moo-chi's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hope | Psychiatrist Jung-sook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tough as Iron | Soon-i | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love Clinique | Dong-joo's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Thieves | Chewing Gum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love On-Air | Jin-ah's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mama | Ok-joo | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Making of Thirst | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Long Visit | Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Thirst | Lady Ra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Eye For An Eye | Do-soo's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Viva! Love | Bong-soon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Open City | Kang Man-ok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sunflower | Yang Deok-ja | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | My Girl and I | Soo-ho's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wet Dreams 2 | Sung Eun's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | My Brother | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Ghost | Ji-won's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Oh! Happy Day | Yang Mi-Suk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Scent of Love | In-ha's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Marrying the Mafia | Dae-suh’s mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eve's Second Bedroom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Neckless Murderess | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | 여자가 더 좋아 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Woman of Fire '82 | Hye-ok | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Die to Live | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Door to the Flesh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Battle Journal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Oh My Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Forbidden Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Portrait of a Family | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kim Hae-sook - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kim Hae-sook?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Hae-sook is "Herstory" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Kim Hae-sook acted in?
Kim Hae-sook has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kim Hae-sook?
Other notable films include "Hope", "Our Season", and "The Handmaiden".




