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Na Hong-jin

Na Hong-jin

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1974 (age 52)

Birthplace

Seoul, South Korea

Biography

Na Hong-jin ( born 20 July 1974) is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. His filmography is characterized by the incorporation of violent thriller and horror elements. Na's emergence in the film industry began with his feature film debut, The Chaser (2008), which achieved both critical and commercial success, ranking as the third-highest-grossing film in South Korea for its release year. His subsequent film, The Yellow Sea (2010), was presented in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The Wailing (2016) further contributed to Na's critical and commercial standing, earning accolades that included the Best Director award at the 37th Blue Dragon Fil...

Best known work

The Wailing

The Wailing

2016
The Chaser

The Chaser

2008
The Medium

The Medium

2021
The Yellow Sea

The Yellow Sea

2010
Hope

Hope

2026
Faith

Faith

2023
The Perfect Fishplate

The Perfect Fishplate

2005
Sweat

Sweat

2007
Code(s) Polar

Code(s) Polar

2017
The Mink

The Mink

Filmography

  1. TBA

    The Mink

    Producer

  2. TBA

    Untitled Hope Sequel

    Director, Writer

  3. TBA

  4. 2026

    Hope

    Director, Writer, Producer

  5. 2023

    Faith

    Director, Writer, Producer

  6. 2021

    The Medium

    Producer, Original Story

  7. 2017

    Code(s) PolarTV

    as Self (3 episodes)

  8. 2016

    The Wailing

    Director, Writer

  9. 2010

    The Yellow Sea

    Director, Writer

  10. 2008

    The Chaser

    Director, Screenplay

  11. 2007

    Sweat

    Director, Writer, Editor

  12. 2005

    The Perfect Fishplate

    Director, Writer, Original Music Composer, Sound Designer

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