Top 10 Most Popular Films Starring Kim Woo-bin
Kim Woo-bin kicked off his career as a runway model. The television series ‘White Christmas’ marked his acting debut. His breakthrough came in 2013 with ‘The ... read more...Heirs’, a South-Korean television series, and ‘School 2013’. Since then, he has played main roles in a lot of popular television shows. In this article, Toplist will introduce the most famous films starring Kim Woo-bin that you may know!
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Our Blues is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, and Kim Woo-bin. The series revolves around the sweet and bitter life of people standing at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island. It is available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions. It is also the eleventh highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.
Woo Bin’s newest drama ushers you into the glistening waters of Jeju Island, a setting that complements his refreshing comeback! Our Blues depicts the linked lives of the citizens of Jeju Island in the form of an omnibus tale. A mystery girl named Min Sun-ah who seeks comfort on the island meets Lee Dong-suk, a truck vendor who was born and bred in the region. On the other hand, Park Jung-joon, an arrogant ship captain, is smitten by Lee Young-ok, a vivacious diver. Min Ah and Woo Bin, who are real-life lovers, may have been partnered with different celebrities, but that's good.
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Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-bin
Original release: April 9 – June 12, 2022
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt19115260/ -
Uncontrollably Fond is a South Korean television series starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy. It aired on KBS2 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 KST from July 6 to September 8, 2016. While the audience ratings for the drama fell below expectations locally, it was well-received across Asia. In China, it streamed on Youku simultaneously with South Korea's broadcast and has reached more than 4 billion cumulative views then, making it the site's most viewed Korean drama.
Before departing for a sabbatical in 2016, Woo Bin collaborated with Bae Suzy on another successful Asianovela. Shin Joo-young and Noh Eul, childhood pals who were estranged, meet as adults to film a documentary. Noh Eul ended up becoming a producer, while Joo-young became a well-known actor-singer. As they win each other over one camera angle at a time while filming the documentary showcasing Joo-young, sparks ignite.
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Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, Lim Ju-hwan
Original release: July 6 – September 8, 2016
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt5764282/
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Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin are the main characters of the South Korean television series The Heirs, sometimes referred to as The Inheritors. The drama, which was written by Kim Eun-sook, is set at a privileged, ultra-rich high school. From October 9 to December 12, 2013, it was shown on SBS. Out of all the Korean dramas from 2013, it sold for the most in Japan at US$30,000 per episode. The series has received more than a billion views as of January 26, 2014, on Youku, the most popular video streaming service in China.
The plot of The Heirs centers on Kim Tan (Lee Min-ho), a gorgeous heir to the Jeguk Group, a sizable conglomerate, who meets the diligent Cha Eun-sang (Park Shin-hye) while the latter is pursuing his studies in the United States. The two eventually run into one other again in Korea after a long separation as they begin to gently fall in love. Woo Bin plays Choi Young-do, a haughty heir who annoys Eun-sang but ends up liking her too, adding spice to the star-crossed relationship.
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Starring: Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, Kim Woo-bin
Original release: October 9 – December 12, 2013
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt3243098/
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Twenty is a comedy movie that tells an exciting story about three friends who have just turned 20 years old. Kim Woo Bin played a character named Chi Ho alongside Kang Ha Neul and Lee Junho. Chi Ho is a young unemployed man living in the moment who happens to be oddly popular among girls. Kyung Jae (played by Kang Ha Neul) is a goody-two-shoes university student whose goal is to get accepted at a corporate job. Dong Woo (Lee Jun Ho) is a happy-go-lucky college dropout who dreams of becoming a cartoonist.
The narrative is set when the three of them start their new but similar lives as legal adults after falling in love with the same lady in high school and becoming friends. Three relatable young people who enter society for the first time are shown in the film. The three personalities mesh perfectly since nobody stands out as being particularly unlike the others. The performers are reportedly the same age, which may be why they gave such strong team performances. Kim Woo Bin performs a fantastic sequence of action scenarios in a Chinese restaurant while dancing to Days of Being Wild.
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Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Lee Junho, Kang Ha-neul
Original release: March 25, 2015
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt4415016/
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A South Korean financial crime team conducts a manhunt for a con artist who is involved in a widespread financial scam in the film Master, which was based on a true story about a vast pyramid scheme. Kim Woo Bin played Park Jang Gun, a cunning con artist who subsequently helps the police. The fraud company's IT architect and brain, Jang Gun, is connected to chairman Jin through personal relationships (Lee Byung Hun).
The fugitive CEO gives him the command to uncover the traitor within the organization while Kim Jae Myung (Kang Dong Won), the head of the Intellectual Criminal Investigation, pursues him and threatens him with divulging information about Jin. In this tale of betrayal, machinations, and pursuit, he plays an important part. Kim Woo Bin portrayed a charismatic yet unpredictable figure with a compassionate side off the field. With its gorgeous ensemble, Master attracted over 7 million viewers in 2016, becoming a tremendous box office hit. This is by far Kim Woo Bin's most financially successful movie.
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Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Gang Dong-won, Kim Woo-bin
Original release: December 21, 2016
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt5735464/
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School 2013 is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Jang Nara, Choi Daniel, Lee Jong-suk, Park Se-young, and Kim Woo-bin. It is the fifth installment of KBS's School series which aired from 1999 through 2002.
Kim Woo Bin made his acting debut after making his debut as a fashion model. He was frequently offered the part of a teenager who stands out from the crowd due to his towering 6' 2" height. He played Park Heung Soo, a disturbed youngster and new student at the school, in his first leading part in the film School 2013, who nearly failed in his previous school. He portrayed a strong young guy who conceals his scars from others but not from himself in the part. The drama received acclaim for portraying Kim Woo Bin and Lee Jong Suk's legendary bromance. He won the Best New Actor prize at the 2013 APAN Star Awards through his performance in School 2013.
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Starring: Jang Nara, Choi Daniel, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Woo-bin
Original release: December 3, 2012 – January 29, 2013
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt8737876/
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The Con Artists is a 2014 South Korean heist film directed by Kim Hong-sun, and starring Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hyun-woo, and Ko Chang-seok. Ji-hyuk is a safe-cracker who lives the high life by stealing antiques and jewelry. He teams up with genius hacker Jong-bae, planner Goo-in, and other fellows "technicians" to steal ₩150 billion (US$150 million) hidden in the Incheon Customs, and they must do it within 40 minutes.
Woo Bin’s signature sly grin takes center stage in this 2014 action film, bringing to life expert safecracker Lee Ji-hyuk. His cunning antics bring him into trouble with Cho, a powerful gang boss who forces him to run for his life. The crazy mix of mind games, high-end looting, and explosion-filled scenes ultimately challenges Ji-hyuk’s wits, making the film all the more exciting!
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Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hyun-woo, Ko Chang-seok
Original release: December 24, 2014
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt4319112/
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Friend: The Great Legacy is a 2013 South Korean action film about three generations of gangsters, starring Yu Oh-seong, Kim Woo-bin, and Joo Jin-mo. It is the sequel to the 2001 box-office hit Friend, also directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.
Joon-Seok (Yu Oh-Seong), who has been imprisoned for over 17 years and is about to be released, and Sung-Hoon (Kim Woo-Bin), a gang member who has no recollection of his biological father. When a lady enters the facility, she asks Joon-Seok to look after Sung-Hoon while he is imprisoned. When Joon-Seok is freed from jail, he discovers that Eun-Ki (Jung Ho-Bin), his former subordinate, now controls the gang that Joon-Seok's father (Joo Jin-Mo) founded. Eun-Ki used to be his subordinate. Joon-Seok plans to regain control of his gang and enlists the help of Sung-Hoon and his other gang members. Later on in the movie, they discover the truth tangling the two of them together.
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Starring: Yu Oh-seong, Kim Woo-bin, Joo Jin-mo
Original release: November 14, 2013
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt3264494/
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A Gentleman's Dignity is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy television series starring Jang Dong-gun, Kim Ha-neul, Kim Su-ro, Kim Min-jong, and Lee Jong-hyuk. It aired on SBS from May 26 to August 12, 2012 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The series marked Jang Dong-gun's return to television after twelve years. It was directed by Shin Woo-chul and written by Kim Eun-sook, the same team behind hit dramas Secret Garden, On Air, Lovers in Prague, and Lovers in Paris.
This drama could be for you if you enjoy the Boys Over Flowers story! A Gentleman's Dignity, starring four guys in their forties and their shining zeal for life, spices things up as they go through love, work, and fortuitous mishaps. In a supporting part, Woo Bin portrays Kim Dong-hyub, a disruptive pupil with a crush on his instructor. If you've heard of this drama previously, it's likely because TV network ABS-CBN showed you a clip of its tagalized version in 2012!
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Starring: Jang Dong-gun, Kim Ha-neul, Kim Su-ro, Kim Min-jong
Original release: May 26 – August 12, 2012
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2362760/
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White Christmas is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Kim Sang-kyung, Baek Sung-hyun, and a cast of then-rookie actors, namely Kim Young-kwang, Lee Soo-hyuk, Kwak Jung-wook, Hong Jong-hyun, Esom, Kim Woo-bin, Sung Joon, Jung Suk-won, and Lee El.
In this eight-part drama thriller, a series of mysterious deaths shroud a secluded private high school. Keen on solving the cases, psychiatrist Kim San-kyung plays a game with the students, which then slowly unravels both the good and evil nature of adolescents. Woo Bin takes part in the show with a supporting stint as Kang Mi-reu, his debut role on the small screen.
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Starring: Kim Sang-kyung, Baek Sung-hyun, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Soo-hyuk
Original release: January 30 – March 20, 2011
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2441808/