Spot Info
Real Name: Man Cheoul-Jang
Nickname: Jang
Other names: Sun-Woo Chang
Personal Details
Nationality: South Korean
Mother Tongue: Korean
Languages Known: Korean
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea
Born on: 20 March, 1957
Age As On Today: 0 years
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Education Details
College: Seoul National University
Education Qualification: B.A in Anthropology
Jang Sun-Woo is a South Korean film director and writer. He was born on the 20 March 1957 in Seoul, South Korea. His real name is Man Cheoul-Jang. His first film was ‘Seoul Jesus’, which released in 1986. The film was based on one of Jang’s scripts and was recognized as pronounced realism and sarcasm. Before debuting as a director, Jang wrote scripts and film criticism, which made him famous and respected.
The films he made over the years include ‘The Age of Success’ (1988), ‘The Lovers of Woomook-Baemi’ (1989), ‘Road to the Racetracks’ (1991), ‘Hwa-Om- Kyung’ (1993), ‘To You from Me’ (1994), ‘Cinema on the Road’ (1995), ‘A Petal’ (1996), Bad Movie’ (1997), ‘Lies’ (1999), ‘Resurrection’ (2002).
He wrote films such as ‘Bad Movie’, ‘Resurrection’, ‘North Korean Partisan in South Korea’, ‘Lies’, ‘So Cute’ (1990), ‘A Short Love Affair’ (1990), ‘Neoege Narul Bonaenda’ (1994).
- Korean
Ahn Hye-jin
- Japanese
Susumu Akagi
Professional Details
Skills: ["Director"]
Profession: ["Director"]
Physical Details
Eye colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoo: No
Favourites
Favourite Actress: Won Mi-kyung
Favourite Color: Black
Favourite Movies: Seoul Jesus
Career
Debut Year: 1986
First Break: Film-'Seoul Jesus'
Best Known: The films he made over the years include ‘The Age of Success’ (1988), ‘The Lovers of Woomook-Baemi’ (1989), ‘Road to the Racetracks’ (1991), ‘Hwa-Om- Kyung’ (1993), ‘To You from Me’ (1994), ‘Cinema on the Road’ (1995), ‘A Petal’ (1996), Bad Movie’ (1997), ‘Lies’ (1999), ‘Resurrection’ (2002).
He wrote films such as ‘Bad Movie’, ‘Resurrection’, ‘North Korean Partisan in South Korea’, ‘Lies’, ‘So Cute’ (1990), ‘A Short Love Affair’ (1990), ‘Neoege Narul Bonaenda’ (1994).
Awards: Alfred Bauer Prize at the 44th Berlin International Film Festival