Biography: Kim Bong Joon Ho

Spot Info

Real Name: Bong Joon-Ho

Nickname: Bong Tae-il

Other names: Michael,
Hungul(South Korea traditional scripting) 봉준호- Bong Junho
Hanja (Chinese)-Pong Chunho (奉俊昊)

Personal Details

Nationality: South Korean

Religion: Catholic background

Mother Tongue: Korean

Languages Known: Korean, English

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Birth Place: Bongdeok-dong, Daegu, South korea

Born on: September 14, 1969

Age As On Today: 54 years

Hometown: Daegu

Gender: Female

Martial Status: Married

Education Details

School: Jamsil High School

College: Yonsei University

Education Qualification: Major in Sociology from Yonsei University, Seoul, Two Year Course in Film Making from Korean Academy of Film Arts(KAFA)

Family Details

Father's Name: Bong Sang-kyun

Mother's Name: Park So-young

Siblings: Bong Joon-seo Bong Ji-hee

Husband/Spouse Name: Screenwriter Jung Sun-young

Professional Details

Profession: Director, Screenplay Writer, Actor, Producer, Cinematographer, Politician

Agent: Previously with CAA, Exclusive with WME

Casual Details

Dating History: Jung Sun-young

Eating Habits: Vegan, Ramen, Jjapaguri

Smoke Or Drink: Drink

Hobbies: Watching Films, Collecting Blu Rays

Likes: Talking about films and raising awareness for best Asian filmmakers

Physical Details

Eye colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

Tattoo: Yes

Favourites

Favourite Color: Black

Favourite Movies: The Wages of Fear(1953), Parasite- The Host(2019)

Career

Debut Year: 2000

First Break: The Black Comedy - Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)

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Awards: Directors Guild of America Award 2020- Outstanding

Dubai International Film Festival 2009- Best Screenplay

Golden Globe Awards 2020 Best Director– Motion Picture

Best Screenplay– Motion Picture

Achievements: Directorial Achievement –  Feature Film

Social Media

Instagram: @agenreofone