Chung Chung-hoon explained

Chung Chung-hoon
Native Name Lang:Ko
Other Names:Jeong Jeong-hoon
Birth Date:15 June 1970
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:1996–present
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Hangul:정정훈
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Rr:Jeong Jeong-hun
Mr:Chŏng Chŏnghun

Chung Chung-hoon, (born June 15, 1970) is a South Korean cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaborations with director Park Chan-wook.[2] [3] [4] He is also known for his other work in film and television, including Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, It, , Last Night in Soho, Uncharted, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Wonka.[5] [6]

Early life

Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea. He attended Dongguk University in 1990, initially majoring in theater, and later switched his focus to cinematography. While attending Dongguk University, he directed three short films. During his senior year, he made his debut as cinematographer on a feature called Yuri.[7]

Chung debuted in the US as cinematographer in the film Stoker.[8]

In 2017, Chung was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).[9]

Chung was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers as a member in October 2023,[10] becoming the first and the only Korean cinematographer of the ASC.[11] Chung is currently under the United Talent Agency.[12]

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleDirectorNotes
1996YuriYun-ho Yang
2000 RecordGi-hun Kim
Jong-seok Kim
2001 GohoeJeong-jin Kim
2003 OldboyPark Chan-wook
2005Antarctic JournalYim Pil-sung
Lady VengeancePark Chan-wook
2006 Dasepo Naughty GirlsE J-yong
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OKPark Chan-wook
Tainted LoveR. Dani
2009 ThirstPark Chan-wook
2010Blades of BloodLee Joon-ik
The UnjustRyoo Seung-wan
2011Battlefield HeroesLee Joon-ik
2013StokerPark Chan-wook
New WorldPark Hoon-jungWith Eok Yu
2014BoulevardDito Montiel
2015Me and Earl and the Dying GirlAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2016The HandmaidenPark Chan-wook
2017 ItAndy Muschietti
The Current WarAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2018Hotel ArtemisDrew Pearce
2019Ruben Fleischer
Earthquake BirdWash Westmoreland
2021Last Night in Soho[13] Edgar Wright
2022UnchartedRuben Fleischer
2023WonkaPaul King
2024The Greatest HitsNed Benson
Scott Beck
Bryan Woods		Post-production

Short film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2004 CutPark Chan-wookSegment of Three... Extremes
2010Slow Slow Quick QuickHimselfAlso writer
2013The DoorsAyako Fujitani
2015Bow Wow BowAlso producer
2018BlondyDanny Park
2023FaithNa Hong-jin

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2018White CityStephen GaghanTV movie
2022Obi-Wan Kenobi Deborah ChowMiniseries[14]

Music video

YearTitlePerformer
2016"Everything You've Come to Expect"The Last Shadow Puppets[15]
"Aviation"[16]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2003Grand Bell AwardsBest CinematographyOld Boy
Korean Film AwardsBest Cinematography
2016Austin Film Critics AssociationBest CinematographyThe Handmaiden[17] [18]
Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest Cinematography
Boston Society of Film CriticsBest Cinematography[19]
Buil Film AwardsBest Cinematography
Chicago Film Critics AssociationBest Cinematography[20]
Florida Film Critics CircleBest Cinematography[21]
2017Apolo AwardsBest Cinematography[22] [23]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ju, Seongcheol . 우리 시대 영화 장인: 기술을 미학으로 끌어올린 여덟 명의 영화 예술가 이야기 . 10 June 2013 . 열화당 . 9788930104456 . 2018-02-11 . 2023-07-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230717030806/https://books.google.com/books?id=VVU6DQAAQBAJ&q=%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%95%ED%9B%88+%E4%B8%81%E6%AD%A3%E5%8B%B3&pg=PT141 . live .
  2. Web site: Cinematography Style: Chung-hoon Chung . 2023-11-01 . In Depth Cine . en-US.
  3. Web site: Heskins . Andrew . 2014-06-19 . Chung Chung-hoon, cinematographer (Oldboy, Stoker): the group interview easternkicks.com . 2023-11-01 . www.easternkicks.com . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Chung-Hoon CHUNG . 2023-11-01 . Festival de Cannes . en-US.
  5. Web site: Chung Chung-hoon . 2023-11-01 . MUBI . en.
  6. Web site: Hemphill . Jim . 2022-01-26 . 'Last Night in Soho' Proves Why Chung-hoon Chung Is One the Best Cinematographers Working Today . 2023-11-01 . IndieWire . en-US.
  7. Web site: 'Stoker' to help Chung reboot career in States. Iain. Blair. 29 January 2013. Variety.com. 25 January 2018. 31 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231112755/http://variety.com/2013/film/news/stoker-to-help-chung-reboot-career-in-states-1118065172/. live.
  8. Web site: Stoker film screening + Q&A with Cinematographer Chung Chung Hoon [정정훈] ]. 2023-11-01 . Diane Liah . en-US.
  9. Web site: KIM Ki-duk, CHUNG Chung-hoon Join Academy Membership . 2023-11-01 . Korean Film Biz Zone . en.
  10. Web site: ASC Welcomes Chung-hoon Chung as New Member . David E.. Williams . 2023-10-05 . . 2023-10-28 .
  11. Web site: Director of photography Chung Chung-hoon is now a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) . Seong-hoon . Kim . 2023-10-13 . . 2023-10-28 .
  12. Web site: Chung Chung-hoon . 2023-11-01 . www.unitedtalent.com.
  13. Web site: 2021-12-16 . '라스트 나잇 인 소호' 정정훈 촬영감독 "필름으로 하는 촬영을 몸이 다 기억하고 있더라" . 'The Last Night in Soho' film director Jeong-hoon Jeong-hoon "My body remembers all the filming" . 2023-05-02 . Cine 21 (씨네21) . ko . 2023-05-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230502075605/http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=99269 . live .
  14. Web site: 2022-07-14 . '오비완 케노비' 정정훈 촬영감독 "창의적 표현과 기술적 선택 사이에서 고민했다" . 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' film director Jeong-hoon Jeong-hoon "I struggled between creative expression and technical choice" . 2023-05-02 . Cine 21 (씨네21) . ko . 2023-05-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230502075209/http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=100559 . live .
  15. Web site: NEW WORK: TLSP "EVERYTHING YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT". 10 March 2016. 1 August 2021. Fixer Films. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731191342/https://fixerfilms.com/2119/new-work-tlsp-everything-youve-come-to-expect/. live.
  16. Web site: NEW WORK: TLSP "EVERYTHING YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT". 10 March 2016. 1 August 2021. Fixer Films. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731191342/https://fixerfilms.com/2119/new-work-tlsp-everything-youve-come-to-expect/. live.
  17. Web site: Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations: The Handmaiden Lands Top Mentions, Trevante Rhodes Double Nominated . Erik . Anderson . AwardsWatch.com . December 15, 2016 . December 15, 2016 . June 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170602131516/http://awardswatch.com/news/austin-film-critics-association-afca-nominations-the-handmaiden-lands-top-mentions-trevante-rhodes-double-nominated/ . live .
  18. Web site: 2016 Austin Film Critics Awards Nominees, 'Moonlight' and 'Arrival' lead the way in AFCA's 2016 nominations . Neil . Miller . Medium.com . December 15, 2016 . December 15, 2016 . June 22, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170622043509/https://austinfilmcritics.org/2016-nominations-5307a85b7c6a?gi=99f3d4c637ab#.yjh64hs3i . dead .
  19. Web site: 'La La Land' Named Best Picture by Boston Society of Film Critics . Patrick . Shanley . December 11, 2016 . . December 11, 2016 . March 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190306133351/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/la-la-land-named-best-picture-by-boston-society-film-critics-955066 . live .
  20. Web site: The 2016 Chicago Film Critics Association Award Nominees . December 11, 2016 . . December 12, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220200944/http://www.chicagofilmcritics.org/component/content/article/148-cfca-nominees-2016 . December 20, 2016 .
  21. Web site: 'MOONLIGHT' LEADS 2016 FLORIDA FILM CRITICS AWARDS NOMINATIONS . Florida Film Critics Circle . December 21, 2016 . December 21, 2016 . February 26, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190226103046/http://www.floridafilmcritics.com/2016/12/20/moonlight-leads-2016-florida-film-critics-awards-nominations/ . live .
  22. Web site: Las mejores películas de temática LGTB del 2016: ganadores de los II Premios Apolo de cine LGTB. 2022-01-24. dosmanzanas. es. 2022-01-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220124024911/https://www.dosmanzanas.com/2017/01/ganadores-de-los-ii-premios-apolo-de-cine-lgtb-a-las-mejores-peliculas-del-2016.html. live.
  23. Web site: Las mejores películas de temática LGTB del 2016: nominaciones a los II Premios Apolo de cine LGTB. 2022-01-24. dosmanzanas. es. 2022-01-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20220124000527/https://www.dosmanzanas.com/2016/12/nominaciones-a-los-ii-premios-apolo-de-cine-lgtb-a-las-mejores-peliculas-del-2016.html. live.

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