Joon Ho Bong

Bong Joon Ho

  • Name: Bong Joon Ho
  • Native name: 봉준호
  • Also Known as: Bong Jun Ho
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 14, 1969
  • Age: 55
Bong Joon Ho is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Bong in general is known as being a director who takes a great interest in film genres, while simultaneously trying to move beyond the genre's usual boundaries. Also known for the pure craft and finished quality of his works, Korean film industry insiders have nicknamed him "Bong Tae Il", which, pronounced in Korean, sounds similar to the word "detail". Though he displays a fascination for strong subject matter, at the same time, his films are filled with (often black) humor and sudden mood shifts, making for an emotional roller coaster ride. The fact that he is able to combine all these contrasting elements into such a smooth whole is Bong's particular strength as a filmmaker. In 2019, director, Bong Joon-ho won the Cannes Palm d'Or (Grand Prize) for his movie Parasite. This is the first Korean film to ever win the award. Edit Biography
Screenwriter
Year Title Type Rating
2014 Sea Fog
Movie
7.3
2005 Antarctic Journal
Movie
6.8
1999 Phantom, The Submarine
Movie
7.3
1997 Motel Cactus
Movie
5.8
Director
Year Title Type Rating
2011 3.11 A Sense of Home
Movie
1.0
Screenwriter & Director
Year Title Type Rating
2019 Parasite
Movie
8.9
2017 Okja
Movie
8.1
2013 Snowpiercer
Movie
7.8
2009 Mother
Movie
7.9
2008 Tokyo!
Movie
7.0
2006 The Host
Movie
7.6
2004 Influenza
Movie
7.2
2003 Memories of Murder
Movie
8.4
2003 Sink & Rise
Movie
0.0
2000 Barking Dogs Never Bite
Movie
7.1
1994 Memories in My Frame
Movie
0.0
1994 White Man
Movie
6.4
1994 Incoherence
Movie
6.8
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2020 Run On
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
[Himself] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
[Himself] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
8.2
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023 Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film
Korean Movie, 2023,
(Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2021 Aegwan Cinema
Korean Movie, 2021,
[Himself] (Guest Role)
[Himself]
Guest Role
10.0
2013 Where Is My DVD?
Korean Movie, 2013,
Himself (Guest Role)
Himself
Guest Role
6.8
2012 Ari Ari the Korean Cinema
Korean Movie, 2012,
[Himself] (Support Role)
[Himself]
Support Role
7.2
2012 Doomsday Book
Korean Movie, 2012,
Lee Joon Ho (Support Role)
Lee Joon Ho
Support Role
6.9
2009 Some Light?
Korean Movie, 2009,
[Guitar man] (Main Role)
[Guitar man]
Main Role
6.6
2008 Crush and Blush
Korean Movie, 2008,
[Teacher] (Guest Role)
[Teacher]
Guest Role
6.4
2006 Two Or Three Things I Know About Kim Gi Yeong
Korean Movie, 2006,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
2002 No Blood No Tears
Korean Movie, 2002,
(Guest Role)
Guest Role
6.6
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2020 Inside the Films of Bong Joon Ho
Korean Special, 2020, 1 eps
[Himself] (Main Role)
1
[Himself]
Main Role
7.4
Articles
"Sleep" Tops the Box Office for 10 Consecutive Days!
News - Sep 16, 2023

The film "Sleep" has reached a significant milestone by surpassing its break-even point.

Netflix Unveils Line Up of Their Upcoming 2023 K-Content!
News - Jan 17, 2023

Netflix Korea unveils full line-up of their upcoming original series this 2023!

15 Best Korean Movies to Watch on Netflix
Editorials - Dec 18, 2022

With Korean movies gaining recognition and winning prestigious accolades you must be curious to explore what the cinema has to offer. But are you stuck wondering where to start with the plethora of options available? Fret not! We have your back!

Korean Government reveals that Lee Min Ho and Crash Landing On You are most beloved!
News - Jan 29, 2021

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Foundation for International Culture Exchange unveiled the result of their 2021 Overseas Hallyu Survey.

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  • First Name: Joon Ho
  • Family Name: Bong
  • Native name: 봉준호
  • Also Known as: Bong Jun Ho
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 14, 1969
  • Age: 55

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