Park Chan-wook

Quick Facts

Full Name	Park Chan-wook
Occupation	Director
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1963(1963-08-23)
Age	61
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Leo

Park Chan-wook Biography

Park Chan-wook is one of the most popular and richest Director who was born on August 23, 1963 in South Korea. Director of stunningly beautiful brutal films like Oldboy, Thirst, and Joint Security Area.

He was loved from Pulp Fiction director He was admired by Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino who pushed for Oldboy to win the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. who worked hard for Oldboy to get the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Park’s debut feature film was The Moon Is… the Sun’s Dream (1992). After five years, he made his second film, Trio. Park’s early films were not successful at the box office, and he pursued a career as a film critic to make a living.

In 2000, Park directed Joint Security Area, which was a great success both commercially and critically, even surpassing Kang Je-gyu’s Shiri as the then most-watched film ever made in South Korea. This success made it possible for Park to make his next film more independently. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is the result of this creative freedom.

He was the brother of Park Chan Kyong. also was a director.

Park Chan-wook Net Worth

Park Chan-wook is one of the richest Director from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Park Chan-wook 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a philosopher in Sogang University where he started an film club known as The Sogang Film Community.

He was a well-known film critic who had several publications.

Park Chan-wook (Korean: 박찬욱 Korean pronunciation: [pak̚t͡ɕʰanuk̚ ] ; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is best known for his films Joint Security Area (2000), Thirst (2009), The Handmaiden (2016) and what has become known as The Vengeance Trilogy, consisting of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003) and Lady Vengeance (2005).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Park Chan-wook Dating?

According to our records, Park Chan-wook married to Kim Eun-hee. As of December 1, 2023, Park Chan-wook’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006, Park was the member of official section jury at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival.

Facts & Trivia

Park Ranked on the list of most popular Director. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Park Chan-wook celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

In 2009, Park directed the vampire film Thirst, starring Song Kang-ho, which won the Prix du Jury (alongside Fish Tank, directed by Andrea Arnold) at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. He considered directing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy but ultimately turned it down.

Top Facts about Park Chan-wook

1. Park Chan-wook is a renowned South Korean film director.
2. He was born on August 23, 1963, in Seoul, South Korea.
3. His most famous film is “Oldboy” (2003).
4. Park has won numerous awards for his films.
5. He studied philosophy at Sogang University in Seoul.
6. Park’s films often explore themes of revenge and violence.
7. He has directed over 20 feature films and shorts.
8. In addition to directing, he also writes and produces films.
9. Park’s work has been praised for its visual style and storytelling.
10. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in Asia.

What is Park Chan Wook known for?

Park is best known for his films Joint Security Area (2000), Thirst (2009), The Handmaiden (2016), Decision to Leave (2022) and what has become known as The Vengeance Trilogy , consisting of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), Oldboy (2003) and Lady Vengeance (2005).

Is oldboy in Korean?

Oldboy (Korean: 올드보이; RR: Oldeuboi; MR: Oldŭboi) is a 2003 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed and co-written by Park Chan-wook.

Is Lady Vengeance a sequel?

The film is the third and final installment in Park’s Vengeance Trilogy , following Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) and Oldboy (2003). It stars Lee Young-ae as Lee Geum-ja, a woman released from prison after serving the sentence for a murder she did not commit.

Who directed Handmaiden?

Park Chan-wook

Where do I start Park Chan-Wook?

• Lady Vengeance (2005)
• Oldboy (2003)
• The Handmaiden (2016)
• Stoker (2013)
• I’m a Cyborg but That’s OK (2006) poster.