Kang Yun-seong

Kang Yun-seong (; born September 6, 1971) is a South Korean film director and scriptwriter. His first feature-length directorial film, The Outlaws, starring Ma Dong-seok and Yoon Kye-sang, received rave reviews. Kang is also known for directing the Disney+ television series Big Bet (2022–2023) and Low Life (2025).

Early years and education When Kang was young, he developed a fondness for movies because his mother had a strong passion for them. They would often watch Weekend Movies together. As a high school senior, Kang's interest in filmmaking grew when he saw actor Yoon Seok-hwa on a TV talk show, fueling his dream of becoming a director. Despite majoring in physics at Kyung Hee University, Kang found himself more engrossed in film club activities than his studies. It was during a vacation after his military enlistment that he watched Quentin Tarantino's film Reservoir Dogs which solidified his decision to pursue a career in film directing.

After completing his military service, Kang made his first short film called Charlie Brown in 1996. Shot on 16mm film and edited using the Premier video editing program, the film was invited and screened at a university short film festival. Drawing from his filmmaking experience, Kang wrote a book titled "Computer Image Work." Using his work during this period as a portfolio, he decided to further his studies at the American Academy of Arts in San Francisco, after graduating from college.

Kang then ventured to OTT dramas with series Big Bet. It is highly anticipated because it marks Choi Min-shik first drama series appearance in 26 years since Love and Separation in 1997. The series was released on Disney+ as an original series with two seasons comprising eight episodes each. First season was released on December 21, 2022. Second season was released in February 2023. Seventy percent of the filming was conducted in the Philippines.

Filmography

Filmmaking credits

Feature film

Short film

Television series

Acting roles

State honors +Name of country, year given, and name of honorCountryAward CeremonyYearHonorSouth Korea Korean Content Awards 2021 Prime Minister's Commendation

Listicle + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year List Placement Cine21 2022 Series Director of the Year