Um Tae-goo
ActingAbout Um Tae-goo
Um Tae-goo is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2007. He graduated from the Film Department of Konkuk University in Seoul. He has been a supporting actor in many movies and has won awards for his performance in films "The Age of Shadows", "The Great Battle", and "My Punch-Drunk Boxer". He is the younger brother of film director/screenwriter, Um Tae-hwa.
Um Tae-goo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Um Tae-goo reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Um Tae-goo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Um Tae-goo'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 A Taxi Driver, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Um Tae-goo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Um Tae-goo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Um Tae-goo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wild Sing | Sanggu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Hope | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Love is | Sanggu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | KARMA | The god of death | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Cobweb | Yu-rim's Boyfriend | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Concrete Utopia | Homeless 1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Faith | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Witch Part 2 - The Other One | Mart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Night in Paradise | Park Tae-goo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | My Punch-Drunk Boxer | Byung-gu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Great Battle | Horse Commanding General Pa-so | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Adulthood | Jae-min | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver | Illegal checkpoint Sergeant First Class Park | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Trivial Matters | Do-hwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned | Tae-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Age of Shadows | Hashimoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Veteran | Hand-to-hand Fight Entourage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Unfair | Lee Seung-joon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Coin Locker Girl | Woo-gon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Barracks | Dong-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Time of Good Light | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Obsessed | Warrant Officer Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 18 Years | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | INGtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls | Tae-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Commitment | Troubled Kid | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Secretly, Greatly | Hwang Jae-oh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Incomplete Life: Prequel | Hwan-young | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Azooma | Police | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Horror Stories | Deliveryman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Forest | Tae-sik | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Keep Quiet | Dong-woo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Spellbound | PD | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | S.I.U. | Thai | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Choked | Kwon Youn-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Heart Vibrator | Tae-goo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nice Shorts! 2011 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Home Sweet Home | Man-shik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Texas Hit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Midnight FM | Detective Uhm | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oki's Movie | Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Anyang, Paradise City | STAFF 3 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Saw the Devil | Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Servant | Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Secret | Man on phone (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Am Happy | bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | No Charge Airline Ticket | Donghwan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Insadong Scandal | Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Epitaph | Japanese Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Like a season | - | Flop | Similar → |
Um Tae-goo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Um Tae-goo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Um Tae-goo is "A Taxi Driver" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Um Tae-goo acted in?
Um Tae-goo has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Um Tae-goo?
Other notable films include "Love is", "I Saw the Devil", and "Spellbound".