Jang Hang-jun

In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.
Jang Hang-jun
장항준
Born (1969-09-17) September 17, 1969 (age 55)
Daegu, South Korea
Alma materSeoul Institute of the Arts
Occupation(s)Film director,
television director
screenwriter
Years active2002 to present
AgentMedia Lab Seeso[1]
Spouse
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(m. 1998)​
Children1 (daughter)
Korean name
Hangul
장항준
Hanja
張恆俊
Revised RomanizationJang Hang-jun
McCune–ReischauerChang Hangchun

Jang Hang-jun (Korean: 장항준; born September 17, 1969) is a South Korean film director and television director, and also screenwriter in both fields. He is also professor at the Department of Theater and Film at Digital Seoul Culture Arts University. He made his debut in the 2002 film Turn on the Lighter. Jang directed films, including Break Out (2002) and Spring Breeze (2003). In 2011, he turned to the small screen, co-wrote and directed Sign, a medical crime investigation drama starring Park Shin-yang and Kim Ah-joong.[2][3][4]

Early years

Jang was born in Daegu in 1969. During Jang's childhood, they grew up in a privileged family with a driver and subject-specific tutors. However, Jang didn't prioritize studying and instead spent most of their time playing with friends at school. However, when Jang reached their second year of high school, their father's construction business went bankrupt. As a result, Jang enrolled in the theater department in Seoul. It was during this time that Jang discovered a passion for the arts and pondered the question, "What am I good at?"

Career

After completing his studies, Jang managed to secure a job as the youngest writer at a broadcasting station. This opportunity came about through a connection with an older brother they knew. However, after just six months, the main writer unexpectedly disappeared. In a surprising twist, a script that Jang had previously written was adopted, leading to a promotion to the role of Field Director.

While working as a writer in the SBS entertainment department and filming Good Friends, Jang was greatly inspired by his friend Jang Jin's victory in the Spring Literary Contest. This served as a catalyst for Jang to make a transition into the film industry as a writer. Jang transitioned from being an entertainment writer to focusing on writing movie scenarios. In 1996, he achieved recognition in the film industry with the script for The Adventure of Mrs. Park, which marked the beginning of his career in film industry.[5]

Philanthropy

On March 4, 2022, Jang donated 30 million won to the Children's Fund in Ukraine, along with his wife Kim Eun-hee, to help Ukrainian victims in Russian invasion.[6]

Personal life

Jang married Kim Eun-hee in 1998.[7][8][9][10] They have a daughter named Jang Yeon-soo.[11]

Filmography

Film

Feature films credits of Jang Hang-jun
Year Title Credited as Ref.
English Korean Script Editor Scriptwriter Director
1996 The Adventure of Mrs. Park 박봉곤 가출 사건 No Yes No
1999 The Great Chef 북경반점 No Yes Kim Eui-seok
2002 Break Out 라이터를 켜라 No No Yes
2003 Spring Breeze 불어라 봄바람 No Yes Yes
2004 Ghost House 귀신이 산다 Yes No No
2007 Spectacle of Life No No Yes
2008 Manner of Battle No No Yes
2010 Humans Don't Die in the Night No Yes Yes
2014 A Hard Day 끝까지 간다 Yes No No
2017 Forgotten 기억의 밤 No Yes Yes
2020 The Night of the Undead No Yes Yes
2022 Open the Door 오픈 더 도어 No No Yes Premiere at 27th BIFF[12]
2023 Rebound 리바운드 No No Yes

Television series

Feature films credits of Jang Hang-jun
Year Title Credited as Ref.
English Korean Director Writer Creator
2010 Golden House 위기일발 풍년빌라 No Yes No
2011 Sign 싸인 Yes Yes No
2012-2013 The King of Dramas 드라마의 제왕 No Yes No
2013 Who Are You? 후아유 No No Yes tvN

Actor

As actor

Film acting credits of Jang Hang-jun
Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
1996 The Adventure of Mrs. Park 박봉곤 가출 사건 Cameo
2002 Break Out 라이터를 켜라
2003 Spring Breeze 불어라 봄바람 cameo
2004 Ghost House 귀신이 산다 cameo
2010 Attack the Gas Station 2
Loveholic
2012 The Scent
The Suck Up Project: Mr. XXX-Kisser cameo
Superstar cameo
2014 Venus Talk
2008 Hellcats
Manner of Battle
2015 Trap cameo
2016 My New Sassy Girl cameo

TV

Television acting credits of Jang Hang-jun
Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2009–2010 High Kick Through the Roof Cameo
2011 Sign 싸인
The Greatest Love 최고의 사랑
2012 I Need a Fairy
Phantom
2012–2013 The King of Dramas 드라마의 제왕
2013 Who Are You? 후아유
My Love from the Star
2014 Potato Star 2013QR3 cameo
Pinocchio cameo
2022–2023 Unlock My Boss cameo [13]

Variety shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2007 Access! Movie World!
2010 Nightlife Variety Nightlife Host
2012 Korea's Got Talent 2 Judge
2019 Song Eun-i, Kim Sook's Movie Guarantee Cast
2020 The Story of the Day Biting the Tail S1 Host
2021 The Story of the Day Biting the Tail S2 [14]
Crime Trivia Cast member [15]
2022 The Dictionary of Useless Knowledge Host [16]
2023 Very Private Southeast Asia Cast Member [17]
Listen, See, It's Okay Director [18]

Web shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 King of Quotes Host [19]

Radio

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 16th KBS Entertainment Awards Entertainment DJ of the Year Award Jang Hang-jun, Kim Jin-soo's Mister Radio [ko] Won [21]

References

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