Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Bongdeok-dong, Nam District - Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Bong Tael-il |
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| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Jamsil High School, Songpa-gu, Seoul |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Catholicism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Watching Film & Collecting Blu-rays |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1995 |
Family
| Wife | Jung Sun-young | ||||
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Career
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| Film | The Wages of Fear (1953) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bong Joon-ho's artistic influence stems from his family background. His father worked as a graphic designer, and his maternal grandfather, Park Taewon, was a well-known Korean writer. | |
| 2. Due to his family's separation after the Korean War in 1950, Joon-ho never had the opportunity to meet his grandparents. His grandfather, Taewon, resided in Pyongyang, North Korea for the remainder of his life. | |
| 3. In his college years, Joon-ho provided tutoring for affluent children in his community. |