A list of the Best South Korean directors
by ajit2106 | created - 16 Oct 2013 | updated - 09 Jun 2016 | Public
1. Park Chan-wook
Director | Oldeuboi
Park Chan-wook was born on August 23, 1963 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a producer and director, known for Oldboy (2003), The Handmaiden (2016) and Decision to Leave (2022). He is married to Eun-hee Kim. They have one child.
2. Kim Ki-duk
Writer | Bin-jip
He studied fine arts in Paris in 1990-1992. In 1993 he won the award for Best Screenplay from the Educational Institute of Screenwriting with "A Painter and A Criminal Condemned to Death". After two more screenplay awards, he made his directorial debut with Crocodile (1996) ("Crocodile"). Then he ...
3. Bong Joon Ho
Writer | Snowpiercer
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean filmmaker. The recipient of three Academy Awards, his filmography is characterized by emphasis on social themes, genre-mixing, black humor, and sudden tone shifts. He first became known to audiences and achieved a cult following with his directorial debut film, the ...
4. Jae-young Kwak
Writer | Yeopgijeogin geunyeo
Jae-young Kwak was born on May 22, 1959 in South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for My Sassy Girl (2001), Cyborg She (2008) and Mu-rim-yeo-dae-saeng (2008).
5. Lee Chang-dong
Writer | Beoning
Lee Chang-Dong was born in 1954 in Daegu, which some consider the most right-wing city in South Korea. Lee is a former high-school teacher and an acclaimed novelist. He turned to cinema when he was over 40 years old. His debut film "Green Fish" (1997) brought immediate success and critical acclaim....
6. Han-min Kim
Director | Hansan: Yongui chulhyeon
Han-min Kim is known for Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) and War of the Arrows (2011).
7. Chang-min Choo
Director | Gwang-hae, wang-i doin nam-ja
Chang-min Choo is known for Masquerade (2012), Late Blossom (2011) and Mapado (2005).
8. Im Sang-soo
Director | Hanyo
Im Sang-soo was born on April 27, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a director and writer, known for The Housemaid (2010), A Good Lawyer's Wife (2003) and The Old Garden (2006).
9. Hur Jin-ho
Director | Palwolui Keuriseumaseu
Born in 1963 in Jeonju, South Korea, Jin-ho Hur graduated from the Korean Academy of Film Arts. His first steps as a film director did not go unnoticed as his first short, 'For Kochal", was selected for The Vancouver International Film Festival. He later co-wrote the script of "A Single Spark" and ...
10. Lee Jeong-beom
Writer | Ajeossi
Lee Jeong-beom is known for The Man from Nowhere (2010), Cruel Winter Blues (2006) and Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration (2019).
11. John H. Lee
Director | Nae meorisokui jiwoogae
John H. Lee's films are imbued with top-notch cosmopolitan sensibilities. He has become one of the most sought after directors in all of East Asia and is a member of the rising generation of international directors from the region, having both a distinct voice as an auteur and wide commercial ...
12. Na Hong-jin
Writer | Chugyeokja
Na Hong-jin born in 1974 is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. His debut film The Chaser (2008) won Best Director at the 45th Grand Bell Awards in 2008. The film also won the award for Best Film. His follow up film, The Yellow Sea, was released in South Korea on December 15, 2010. It is...
13. Kang Je-kyu
Writer | Taegukgi hwinalrimyeo
Director Je-Kyu Kang was born in South Korea. Before directing his hit film Shiri (1999) pronounced "Shee Rhee", Kang nearly gave up the film business. After struggling for many years, he has finally become one of the premier directors in South Korea.
14. Hong Sang-soo
Director | Ji-geum-eun-mat-go-geu-ddae-neun-teul-li-da
Hong Sang-soo was born on October 25, 1960 in Seoul, Korea. He is a director and writer, known for Right Now, Wrong Then (2015), Night and Day (2008) and The Woman Who Ran (2020).
15. Ha Yoo
Director | Biyeolhan geori
Ha Yoo is known for A Dirty Carnival (2006), A Frozen Flower (2008) and Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (2004).
16. Park Jin-Pyo
Director | Jukeodo joha
Park Jin-Pyo was born in 1966 in Seoul, South Korea. He is a director and writer, known for Jukeodo joha (2002), You Are My Sunshine (2005) and Voice of a Murderer (2007).
17. Jin Jang
Writer | Aneun yeoja
Jin Jang was born in 1971 in Seoul, Korea. He is a writer and director, known for Someone Special (2004), Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) and Baksu-chiltae deonara (2005).
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