Na Hong-jin
Na Hong-jin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 51–52) |
| Education | Korea National University of Arts Master degree |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2003 to present |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 나홍진 |
| Hanja | 羅泓軫 |
| RR | Na Hongjin |
| MR | Na Hongjin |
Na Hong-jin (Korean: 나홍진, born 1974) is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. His filmography is characterized by the incorporation of violent thriller and horror elements. Na's emergence in the film industry began with his feature film debut, The Chaser (2008), which achieved both critical and commercial success, ranking as the third-highest-grossing film in South Korea for its release year. His subsequent film, The Yellow Sea (2010), was presented in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The Wailing (2016) further contributed to Na's critical and commercial standing, earning accolades that included the Best Director award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards and recognition at the Bucheon International Film Festival.