Jang Kyung-ik
Jang Kyung-ik | |
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Jang Kyung-ik (2017) | |
| Born | January 12, 1972 South Korea |
| Alma mater | Kyungpook National University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2002 to present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장경익 |
| RR | Jang Gyeongik |
| MR | Chang Kyŏngik |
Jang Kyung-ik (Korean: 장경익, born January 12, 1972) is a South Korean filmmaker, producer and entertainment executive. He established himself as a prominent producer in South Korea through his work on blockbuster films such as Miracle in Cell No. 7 and Train to Busan, which attracted over 10 million viewers. He is also known for producing series Descendants of the Sun, as well as Moving and Doctor Cha, for which he received the Best Series Producer award from Cine21.
Jang was one of the founder of Next Entertainment World (NEW) and served as the head of its film division, as well as the CEO of its subsidiary, Studio&NEW. After leaving NEW, in July 2024, CJ ENM appointed Jang as CEO of its subsidiary, Studio Dragon.