About Jeong Gi-hun
Born 1974. Jeong Gi-hun is a South Korean film director and screenwriter.
Jeong Gi-hun (; born 1974) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Jeong made his debut with the hit dramedy film Goodbye Mom, which received numerous nominations and awards, including Best Director for Asian New Talent Award at the 2010 Shanghai International Film Festival. His second feature, the romantic drama Love 911 (2012), was also a box office hit.
Filmography My Dear Keum-hong (1995) - directing dept A Promise (1998) - 1st assistant director Wild Card (2003) - 1st assistant director Death Bell (2008) - colorist, script editor Goodbye Mom (2009) - director, screenwriter Love 911 (2012) - director, screenwriter You Call It Passion (2015) - director, screenwriter
Awards 2010 13th Shanghai International Film Festival: Best Director for Asian New Talent Award (Goodbye Mom)
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Who is Jeong Gi-hun?
South Korean film director and screenwriter
When was Jeong Gi-hun born?
Jeong Gi-hun was born on 14 August 1974 in Jeonju.
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Jeong Gi-hun is a film director and screenwriter.
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Jeong Gi-hun is South Korean.
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