Lee Ji-Won (Filmmaker)

Lee Ji-Won (Hangul: 이지원) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born on February 9, 1981.

Career

Lee Ji-Won has worked on various South Korean films and television projects in capacities including directing and screenwriting. Her notable works include the film Miss Baek (2018), for which she earned recognition, as well as upcoming or subsequent projects such as Portrait of a Family (also known as Bigwang) and the drama series Climax (2026).

Filmography and Television Work

The Show Must Go On (2007) - Screenwriter (dramatization)
Miss Baek (2018) - Director, Screenwriter
Portrait of a Family (2026) - Director, Screenwriter
Climax (ENA-Genie TV, 2026) - Director, Screenwriter

Awards and Recognition

In 2019, Lee Ji-Won won the Best New Director award for Miss Baek at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 1, 2019.