He is a director who meticulously builds the tension of mystery and thriller. Even when dealing with dark subjects, he doesn't miss the density and detail of the screen, creating an immersive experience unique to genre works. In 2026, he challenges the occult historical drama with Donggung.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Drama Director (Direction) |
| Genre | Mystery·Thriller·Occult |
| Representative Works | Children of Nobody, The Devil Judge, Donggung |
He has meticulously depicted the taut tension between incidents and characters in works such as MBC's 'Children of Nobody' and tvN's 'The Devil Judge'. His directorial strength is noted for illuminating the underlying structure and characters' psychology, rather than sensationally consuming provocative events.
In the mystery and thriller genres, his screen simultaneously conveys atmosphere and information. He builds tension through details such as the use of small props and space, and character gaze, making viewers follow the clues themselves.
In Donggung, he takes on an occult historical drama, adding traditional Korean ghost folklore to the enclosed space of a palace. Collaborating with writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, he layers horror tension over beautiful historical drama mise-en-scène. A key point of interest is what kind of atmosphere his genre directing expertise will create when it meets the historical drama.
The main cast of Donggung can be found with Nam Joo-hyuk·Roh Yoon-seo·[Cho Seung-woo](/Cho Seung-woo), and the script with Kwon So-ra·Seo Jae-won. More works continue in Drama.
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