Kim Dae-seung (born June 18, 1967) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter.

Career

After graduating from

Chung-Ang University Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and ...

with a degree in Film Studies, Kim Dae-seung first honed his filmmaking skills as a protege of legendary Korean director

Im Kwon-taek Im Kwon-taek (born December 8, 1934) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards as well as considerable box-office success, and h ...

, working for almost ten years as Im's assistant director on major films such as ''

Seopyeonje ''Seopyeonje'' ( Hanja: 西便制) is a 1993 South Korean musical drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek, based on the novel of the same name by Yi Chong-jun. It tells the story of a family of traditional Korean pansori singers trying to make a livi ...

'' (1993), ''

The Taebaek Mountains ''The Taebaek Mountains'' () is a 1994 South Korean film directed by Im Kwon-taek. Plot The film originates from the great river story ''Taebaegsanmaek'' consisting of 10 volumes written by Cho Jeong-rae. The story describes generational conflict ...

'' (1994), and '' Chunhyang'' (2000). Kim made his directorial debut with '' Bungee Jumping of Their Own'' (2001), a melodrama about

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and

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. Despite its

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subject, the film was received well by audiences and critics due to Kim's sensitive direction and the acting by leads

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and

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. He subsequently directed ''

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'' (2005), a mystery thriller set in the late

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. The surprise casting of Cha Seung-won (then-known for comedic roles) and newcomer Park Yong-woo paid off, resulting in critical acclaim and an unexpectedly robust box office. ''Blood Rain'' received multiple acting and technical nominations from local award-giving bodies, and won Best Film at the

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, the

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, and the

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. Kim's third film was based on the true story of the 1995 collapse of Sampoong Department Store which claimed 502 lives and wounded 937. ''

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'' (2006) explores the painful aftermath of trauma and loss, guilt and memory, against the backdrop of beautiful autumn scenery. The melodrama starred

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, Kim Ji-soo and

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, and was the opening film of the 11th

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. In 2011, Kim directed ''Q&A'' as part of ''If You Were Me 5'', an omnibus commissioned by the

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. Starring television star

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, the

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denounced the collection and control of personal information that leads to sexual harassment in the Korean male-dominated workplace. Kim returned to feature filmmaking in 2012 with the erotic period drama '' The Concubine'' starring

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and Kim Min-jun. The film, which delves into sexual politics and its role in a power struggle within the royal court, was a hit following its early summer release.

Filmography

*'' The Magician'' (2015) - director, screenplay *'' The Concubine'' (2012) - director, screenplay *''Q&A'' (

from ''If You Were Me 5'', 2011) - director, screenplay *''

'' (2006) - director *''

'' (2005) - director, script editor *'' Low Life'' (2004) - special appearance *'' Bungee Jumping of Their Own'' (2001) - director *'' Chunhyang'' (1999) - supporting director *'' Downfall'' (1997) - screenplay, assistant director *''

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'' (1996) - assistant director *'' The Real Man'' (1996) - assistant director *''

'' (1994) - assistant director *''

'' (1993) - assistant director

Awards

*22nd Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best New Director *24th Golden Cinema Awards - Best New Director *13th

- Best Director

References

External links

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