Na Hong-jin

Provocateur of unease, Na Hong-jin, born in 1974, hails from the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. Active since 2008, his work primarily spans the genres of thriller and horror, with his most acclaimed films being "The Chaser" (2008), "The Yellow Sea" (2010), and "The Wailing" (2016), the latter of which won multiple awards, including Best Film at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards. Hong-jin's authorial style is distinguished by his mastery in creating intense suspense and his complex, yet thoroughly engaging narratives.

Na Hong-jin is a director who, with his dark, gripping storytelling and relentless attention to detail, has truly redefined the face of South Korean cinema.