Jung Woo Sung is one of the most beloved figures in South Korean cinema, renowned for his striking looks and versatile acting prowess across diverse roles. Here’s a curated list of his top 10 must-watch films!
1 Tell Me That You Love Me (2023 – 2024)
Tell Me That You Love Me (2023 – 2024)
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Release Date: November 27, 2023
Genre: Romance, Psychological
Duration: 16 episodes
Country: South Korea
Director: Kim Yoon Jin
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Shin Hyun Bin,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“Tell Me That You Love Me” tells the story of Cha Jin Woo (played by Jung Woo Sung) and Jung Mo Eun (played by Shin Hyun Bin). Jin Woo is a deaf painter living a reclusive and quiet life, expressing himself through his artwork. Mo Eun, on the other hand, is an ambitious young actress. Their paths cross by chance, leading to a gentle and heartwarming love story.
2 12.12: The Day of Destiny (2023)
12.12: The Day of Destiny (2023)
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Release Date: November 22, 2023
Genre: Action, Political, Psychological, Historical
Duration: 141 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Kim Sung Soo
Starring: Hwang Jung Min, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Sung Min, Park Hae Joon, Kim Sung Gyun,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“12.12: The Day of Destiny” is based on a real historical event in South Korea. Following the assassination of President Park, martial law was declared. In December 1979, during a harsh winter in Seoul, National Intelligence Director Chun Doo Gwang (Hwang Jung Min) and a group of officers loyal to him staged a coup. Believing the military should stay out of politics, Capital Guard Commander Lee Tae Shin (Jung Woo Sung) mobilized forces to counter Chun Doo Gwang. The film depicts the intense 9-hour standoff between the two factions, plunging Seoul into chaos.
3 Hunt (2022)
Hunt (2022)
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Release Date: May 19, 2022
Genre: Action, Political, Psychological
Duration: 125 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Lee Jung Jae
Starring: Lee Jung Jae, Jung Woo Sung, Jeon Hye Jin, Heo Sung Tae, Go Yoon Jung,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Netflix
“Hunt” is based on real historical events from the 1980s. The story revolves around two National Intelligence agents, Park Pyung Ho (Lee Jung Jae) and Kim Jung Do (Jung Woo Sung), each leading different teams and often at odds with each other. Rumors circulate about a North Korean spy within the agency, prompting both Pyung Ho and Jung Do to actively search for the spy’s identity, even suspecting each other. Their investigations lead them to a hidden truth, forcing them to confront new challenges and dangers.
4 Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020)
Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020)
IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
Release Date: September 25, 2023
Genre: Action, Political, Psychological
Duration: 132 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Yang Woo Seok
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Kwak Do Won, Yoo Yeon Seok,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“Steel Rain 2: Summit” revolves around a dramatic kidnapping and intense diplomatic efforts between nations. Han Kyung Jae (Jung Woo Sung), the President of South Korea, is busy with daily responsibilities. Aiming for a peace treaty between North Korea and the U.S., he attends a summit on an island.
5 Innocent Witness (2019)
Innocent Witness (2019)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Release Date: February 13, 2019
Genre: Legal, Psychological
Duration: 129 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Kim Yong Hoon
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Kim Hyang Gi,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“Innocent Witness” tells the story of lawyer Soon Ho (Jung Woo Sung) and Ji Woo (Kim Hyang Gi), a student with autism. Soon Ho is a struggling lawyer burdened by his father’s debt. One day, he is hired to defend Mi Ran (Yum Hye Ran), accused of murdering her employer. The only witness is Ji Woo. To persuade Ji Woo to testify, Soon Ho decides to befriend her.
6 Steel Rain (2017)
Steel Rain (2017)
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Genre: Action, Psychological, Political
Duration: 139 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Yang Woo Seok
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Kwak Do Won,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Netflix
“Steel Rain” is the first installment in the series, followed by “Steel Rain 2: Summit.” Despite sharing the same lead actor, Jung Woo Sung, the two films tell unrelated stories with different characters and plots. Set in a fictional future, “Steel Rain” depicts a coup in North Korea. Eom Chul Woo (Jung Woo Sung), a former North Korean agent, is tasked with escorting the country’s leader to safety. He decides to take the leader to South Korea, embarking on a perilous journey amid political tension.
7 The King (2017)
The King (2017)
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Release Date: January 18, 2017
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Political, Psychological
Duration: 134 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Han Jae Rim
Starring: Jo In Sung, Jung Woo Sung, Bae Sung Woo, Ryu Jun Yeol,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“The King” is a political drama featuring Jung Woo Sung, focusing on Park Tae Soo (Jo In Sung) and Han Kang Sik (Jung Woo Sung). Tae Soo, born into poverty, strives to become a prosecutor to escape his circumstances. However, his ambition for greater power drives him to pursue higher positions.
8 Asura: The City of Madness (2016)
Asura: The City of Madness (2016)
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Release Date: September 12, 2016
Genre: Crime, Action, Psychological, Political
Duration: 132 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Kim Sung Soo
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Hwang Jung Min, Joo Ji Hoon, Kwak Do Won,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: iQIYI
“Asura: The City of Madness” follows Detective Han Do Kyung (Jung Woo Sung), who does whatever it takes to earn money for his wife’s cancer treatment. For years, he has been the “cleaner” for Mayor Park Sung Bae’s crimes. When prosecutors threaten to expose the mayor, Do Kyung is forced to make brutal choices to survive in a ruthless world.
9 Don’t Forget Me (2016)
Don’t Forget Me (2016)
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Release Date: January 7, 2016
Genre: Romance
Duration: 106 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Lee Yoon Jung
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Kim Ha Neul,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
“Don’t Forget Me” tells the story of Yeon Seok Won (Jung Woo Sung), a lawyer who loses his memory after a severe accident. He forgets his identity and cannot recognize his loved ones. At a psychiatric clinic, he meets Kim Jin Young (Kim Ha Neul), who cries upon seeing him. Despite not knowing her, their encounter sparks a new relationship, and as their love deepens, Seok Won’s forgotten memories begin to resurface.
10 The Divine Move (2014)
The Divine Move (2014)
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Genre: Crime, Psychological, Action, Revenge, Comedy
Duration: 118 minutes
Country: South Korea
Director: Son Jeong-hyeon, Yoo Beom Sang
Starring: Jung Woo Sung, Lee Beom Soo, Ahn Sung Ki, Kim In Kwon,…
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Galaxy Play
“The Divine Move” follows Tae Suk (Jung Woo Sung), a former Go player who lost a high-stakes match, leading to his brother’s death and his own imprisonment. After his release, Tae Suk assembles his former teammates to seek revenge against those responsible for his brother’s murder.
Above is a compilation of Jung Woo Sung’s top 10 films. If you’re a fan, make sure to set aside a weekend to enjoy these movies with friends and family!
