Spot Info
Real Name: Lim Dae-hyung
Other names: Im Dae-hyeong
Personal Details
Nationality: South Korean
Mother Tongue: Korean
Languages Known: Korean
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birth Place: Geumsan County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
Born on: July 28, 1986
Age As On Today: 38 years
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Single
Education Details
School: Geumsan High School
College: Hanyang University
Education Qualification: Theatre & Film
Lim Dae Hyung has predominantly worked as a director in the Film Industry. He is a South Korean personality who has given a number of excellent works to the viewers. Lim has been seen as a screenwriter in the industry as well. Some of his famous works include, “Merry Christmas Mr. Mo” (2017), and “Moonlit Winter’ (2019).
He was born on July 28, 1986, in Geumsan County, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. He went to the renowned school of the country, Geumsan High School. Lim is dropped out of Chungbuk University, South Korea. But, he completed his graduation at Hanyang University by majoring in Theatres and films. Then, he entered the film industry and made his debut with the short film “Lemon Time” in 2012. Though he was not much recognized after this, he didn’t lose hope and released another film, “The World of If” in 2014. It got immense attention from the fans and even received an excellence Award at the Seoul Independent Film Festival. It gave quite a popularity to Lim as a director.
Further, he kept working hard and gave a lot of blockbusters to the Box Office. In 2016, his feature film named “Merry Christmas Mr. Mo was” premiered at Busan International Film Festival and won the NETPAC Award. He was getting recognition from people worldwide day by day. One of his best achievements consists of his sophomore work, the movie ‘Moonlit Winter’(2019), which was shot majorly in Hokkaido, Japan, and earned him vast recognition by scoring more than 120,000 admissions upon its release, an impressive feat for an indie film revolving around a romantic relationship between two middle-aged women. Lim was also honored by the awards for Best Screenplay and Best Director from the Korean Association of Film Critics. This film provided him with a great level of fame around the country.
Additionally, his other best works as a screenwriter include “Lemon Time” (short, 2012), “The World of If” (short, 2014), “Merry Christmas Mr. Mo” (2017), and “Moonlit Winter” (2019). Lim’s work was always acknowledged by the people and also by his superiors. He has been nominated for several awards as well, like Best Director and screenplay at the 2018 5th Wildflower Film Awards, Best New Director at 27th Buil Film Awards, and 55th Grand Bell Awards of 2018, and there are several others.
Lim has undoubtedly set the bar so high in the industry, due to which he is always admired by people around him.
Professional Details
Skills: Director, Screenplay Writer
Profession: Director, Screenplay Writer
Casual Details
Dating History: No
Eating Habits: No Habits
Smoke Or Drink: Yes
Hobbies: Vacations
Interests Details
Pets: Cat
Cars: Mercedes-Benz G65
Bikes: 1
Physical Details
Eye colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Tattoo: No
Favourites
Favourite Actor: Lee Seung-gi
Favourite Color: Black
Favourite Movies: parasite
Career
Debut Year: 2012
First Break: Merry Christmas Mr. Mo (2017) - director, screenwriter
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Awards: Best Director ("Moonlit Winter") - 2020 (41st) Blue Dragon Film Awards - February 9, 2021
Best Screenplay ("Moonlit Winter") - 2020 (41st) Blue Dragon Film Awards - February 9, 2021
Best Screenplay and Best Director from the Korean Association of Film Critics.