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Bong Joon-ho (Korean: 봉준호, Korean pronunciation:[poːŋ tɕuːnho → poːŋdʑunɦo]; born September 14, 1969) is a South Korean filmmaker. The recipient of three Academy Awards, his work is characterised by emphasis on social and class themes, genre-mixing, dark comedy, and sudden tone shifts. He first became known to audiences and achieved a cult following with his directorial debut film, the black comedy Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), before achieving both critical and commercial success with his subsequent films: the crime thriller Memories of Murder (2003), the monster film The Host (2006), the science fiction action film Snowpiercer (2013), which served as Bong's English language debut, and the acclaimed black comedy thriller Parasite (2019), all of which are among the highest-grossing films in South Korea, with Parasite also being the highest-grossing South Korean film in history. All of Bong's films have been South Korean productions. However, Snowpiercer, Okja (2017) and Mickey 17 (2025) are Hollywood co-productions with significant use of the English language. Two of his films have been screened in competitions at the Cannes Film Festival — Okja in 2017 and Parasite in 2019; the latter earned the Palme d'Or, the first for a South Korean film. Considered an immediate favourite by the Academy Awards, Parasite became the first South Korean film to receive Academy Award nominations, with Bong winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, making Parasite the first film in the award's history not in English to win Best Picture. In 2017, Bong was included on Metacritic's list of the 25 best film directors of the 21st century. In 2020, Bong was included in Time's annual list of 100 Most Influential People and Bloomberg 50. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bong Joon-ho, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bong Joon Ho
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"Harmonious Ascension: The SES Story" is an exceptional biographical film that tells the story of SES, one of South Korea's most beloved girl groups. This captivating movie follows the journey of Bada, Eugene, and Shoo from their humble beginnings to their magnificent success. In the early 1990s, when the Korean entertainment industry was still in its infancy, three young girls with remarkable voices and fierce determination decided to pursue their dreams. Through auditions, rehearsals, and numerous hardships, they formed SES. This group became a symbol of girl power in the K-pop scene, captivating audiences worldwide. The film takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through the '90s, showcasing the era's fashion, music, and pop culture. It paints a vivid picture of SES's rollercoaster career, from their initial struggles to their chart-topping hits and sold-out concerts. We witness their intense training, heartwarming camaraderie, and unwavering friendship that have stood the test of time. "Harmonious Ascension: The SES Story" is a must-see film for anyone who loves music, dreams, and the power of persistence. It will inspire you to pursue your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem, and show you that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
