Kim Dae-seung (born June 18, 1967) is a South Korean film director and
screenwriter.After graduating from Chung-Ang University with a degree
in Film Studies, Kim Dae-seung first honed his filmmaking skills as a
protege of legendary Korean director Im Kwon-taek, working for almost
ten years as Im's assistant director on major films such as Seopyeonje
(1993), The Taebaek Mountains (1994), and Chunhyang (2000).Kim made
his directorial debut with Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001), a
melodrama about homosexuality and reincarnation. Despite its taboo
subject, the film was received well by audiences and critics due to
Kim's sensitive direction and the acting by leads Lee Byung-hun and
Lee Eun-ju.He subsequently directed Blood Rain (2005), a mystery
thriller set in the late Joseon Dynasty. The surprise casting of Cha
Seung-won (then-known for comedic roles) and newcomer Park Yong-woo
paid off, resulting in critical acclaim and an unexpectedly robust box
office. Blood Rain received multiple acting and technical nominations
from local award-giving bodies, and won Best Film at the Chunsa Film
Art Awards, the Baeksang Arts Awards, and the Yubari International
Fantastic Film Festival.
screenwriter.After graduating from Chung-Ang University with a degree
in Film Studies, Kim Dae-seung first honed his filmmaking skills as a
protege of legendary Korean director Im Kwon-taek, working for almost
ten years as Im's assistant director on major films such as Seopyeonje
(1993), The Taebaek Mountains (1994), and Chunhyang (2000).Kim made
his directorial debut with Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001), a
melodrama about homosexuality and reincarnation. Despite its taboo
subject, the film was received well by audiences and critics due to
Kim's sensitive direction and the acting by leads Lee Byung-hun and
Lee Eun-ju.He subsequently directed Blood Rain (2005), a mystery
thriller set in the late Joseon Dynasty. The surprise casting of Cha
Seung-won (then-known for comedic roles) and newcomer Park Yong-woo
paid off, resulting in critical acclaim and an unexpectedly robust box
office. Blood Rain received multiple acting and technical nominations
from local award-giving bodies, and won Best Film at the Chunsa Film
Art Awards, the Baeksang Arts Awards, and the Yubari International
Fantastic Film Festival.
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