Discover the defining moments in the early life of Bong Joon-ho. From birth to education, explore key events.
Bong Joon-ho is a highly acclaimed South Korean filmmaker known for his exploration of social and class themes. His movies often blend genres, incorporate dark comedy, and feature unexpected shifts in tone. He is a three-time Academy Award winner, solidifying his place as a significant figure in contemporary cinema.
In 1950, Bong Joon-ho's maternal grandfather, Park Taewon, defected to North Korea.
On September 14, 1969, Bong Joon-ho was born in Bongheok-dong, Daegu, South Korea.
In 1982, "Le Transperceneige" (the graphic novel which Snowpiercer is based on) was published.
In 1988, Bong Joon-ho enrolled in Yonsei University, majoring in sociology, and became involved in the South Korean democracy movement.
In 1992, Bong Joon-ho returned to college after serving a two-year term in the military.
In 1995, Bong Joon-ho graduated from Yonsei University.
In 1995, Bong Joon-ho married screenwriter Jung Sun-young.
In 2007, Bong Joon-ho's father retired from Seoul Institute of Technology as a professor of design.
In 2009, Bong Joon-ho had a tattoo of a bird done on his left arm to celebrate the release of Mother, and pay homage to a scene in the film.
On March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the Tohoku region of Japan.
In 2017, Bong Joon-ho's father passed away.
On December 7, 2024, Bong Joon-ho was among the roughly 2,520 South Korean film industry employees who demanded South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached and arrested for declaring martial law.
In February 2025, Bong Joon-ho revealed he is a fan of K-pop and considers Blackpink his favorite group.
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