Park Yong-Woo is an award-winning Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as Oldboy (2003), 3-Iron (2004), and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005).
Park was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1960. He graduated from Kyungwon University in 1984 with a degree in philosophy and began his career working as an assistant director for his mentor, Kim Ki-duk. In 1992, Park made his directorial debut with the film Son of a General. The film was an instant hit and established Park as a major player in the Korean film industry.
Throughout the 1990s, Park continued to make a name for himself with a number of critically acclaimed films. In 1998, he won the prestigious Grand Bell Award for Best Director for his film The Quiet Family. His 2003 film Oldboy, which he co-wrote and directed, was an international sensation and earned him numerous awards, including the Grand Bell Award for Best Picture.
In 2004, Park released his film 3-Iron, which won the Grand Bell Award for Best Picture. He followed it up with the 2005 film Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, which was a commercial and critical success. The film was nominated for the Grand Bell Award for Best Picture and won several awards at international film festivals.
In recent years, Park has continued to make films that push the boundaries of Korean cinema. His 2015 film The Priests was a box office success and earned him a nomination for the Grand Bell Award for Best Picture. His 2018 film Burning was an international hit and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Park Yong-Woo is considered one of the greatest directors of Korean cinema. His films are known for their innovative storytelling and unique visual style. He is a master storyteller who has created some of the most memorable and beloved films of the past two decades.
