Dongwoo Ko

Master of Korean drama, director Dongwoo Ko, was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1969. He has been active in the film industry since the late 1990s, primarily focusing on the drama genre, with his most acclaimed films being "The Promise" and "The River." Despite not having won any major film festival awards, Ko's unique authorial style of capturing raw human emotions and societal complexities has earned him a solid reputation in the Korean film industry. Dongwoo Ko, with his unwavering dedication towards his craft, continues to paint an authentic portrait of Korean society through his poignant cinematic narratives.