Hur Jin-ho

Regarded as a master of melodrama, Hur Jin-ho was born in 1963 in Seoul, South Korea, and started actively directing films in 1996. Known for his soulful and deeply emotive films, he has worked primarily in the drama and romance genres, with acclaimed movies such as "Christmas in August," "April Snow," and "One Fine Spring Day" to his credit. While he has not won major international awards, his films have been well-received and appreciated for their poignant storytelling and subtle handling of human emotions. Hur Jin-ho, with his distinctive touch of quiet tenderness, has a knack for turning ordinary stories into extraordinary explorations of love and life.