Jang Joon-Hwan
Jang Joon-Hwan (born January 19, 1970) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He is recognized for his contributions to South Korean cinema, notably for his work on the cult classic Save the Green Planet! (2003) and the historical drama 1987: When the Day Comes (2017).
Education and Career
Jang attended Sungkyunkwan University and later studied at the Korean Academy of Film Arts. His directorial debut, Save the Green Planet!, gained critical attention for its unique blend of genres. Throughout his career, he has balanced roles as both a director and a screenwriter, contributing to projects such as Phantom: The Submarine (1999) as a writer.
Personal Life
Jang is married to the South Korean actress Moon So-Ri.
Selected Filmography
As Director
- Save the Green Planet! (2003)
- Camellia (2010)
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013)
- 1987: When the Day Comes (2017)
As Screenwriter
- Phantom: The Submarine (1999)
- Save the Green Planet! (2003)
- 1987: When the Day Comes (2017)
Awards and Recognition
Jang received significant acclaim for his 2017 film 1987: When the Day Comes. His accolades for this project include:
- BaekSang Arts Awards (2018): Grand Prize (Daesang)
- Daejong Film Awards (2018): Best Director
- Blue Dragon Film Awards (2018): Best Film