Jang Hang-jun explained

Jang Hang-jun
Native Name Lang:Ko
Birth Date:17 September 1969
Birth Place:Daegu, South Korea
Occupation:Film director,
television director
screenwriter
Years Active:2002 to present
Children:1 (daughter)
Agent:Media Lab Seeso[1]
Alma Mater:Seoul Institute of the Arts
Module:
Child:yes
Headercolor:transparent
Hangul:장항준
Hanja:張恆俊
Rr:Jang Hang-jun
Mr:Chang Hangchun

Jang Hang-jun (; born September 17, 1969) is a South Korean film director and television director, and also screenwriter in both fields. He is also professor at the Department of Theater and Film at Digital Seoul Culture Arts University. He made his debut in the 2002 film Turn on the Lighter. Jang directed films, including Break Out (2002) and Spring Breeze (2003). In 2011, he turned to the small screen, co-wrote and directed Sign, a medical crime investigation drama starring Park Shin-yang and Kim Ah-joong.[2] [3] [4]

Early years

Jang was born in Daegu in 1969. During Jang's childhood, they grew up in a privileged family with a driver and subject-specific tutors. However, Jang didn't prioritize studying and instead spent most of their time playing with friends at school. However, when Jang reached their second year of high school, their father's construction business went bankrupt. As a result, Jang enrolled in the theater department in Seoul. It was during this time that Jang discovered a passion for the arts and pondered the question, "What am I good at?"

Career

After completing his studies, Jang managed to secure a job as the youngest writer at a broadcasting station. This opportunity came about through a connection with an older brother they knew. However, after just six months, the main writer unexpectedly disappeared. In a surprising twist, a script that Jang had previously written was adopted, leading to a promotion to the role of Field Director.

While working as a writer in the SBS entertainment department and filming Good Friends, Jang was greatly inspired by his friend Jang Jin's victory in the Spring Literary Contest. This served as a catalyst for Jang to make a transition into the film industry as a writer. Jang transitioned from being an entertainment writer to focusing on writing movie scenarios. In 1996, he achieved recognition in the film industry with the script for The Adventure of Mrs. Park, which marked the beginning of his career in film industry.[5]

Philanthropy

On March 4, 2022, Jang donated 30 million won to the Children's Fund in Ukraine, along with his wife Kim Eun-hee, to help Ukrainian victims in Russian invasion.[6]

Personal life

Jang married Kim Eun-hee in 1998.[7] [8] [9] [10] They have a daughter named Jang Yeon-soo.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year! scope="col" colspan="2"
TitleCredited as
EnglishKoreanScript EditorScriptwriterDirector
1996The Adventure of Mrs. Park 박봉곤 가출 사건
1999The Great Chef북경반점
2002Break Out라이터를 켜라
2003Spring Breeze불어라 봄바람
2004Ghost House귀신이 산다
2007Spectacle of Life
2008Manner of Battle
2010Humans Don't Die in the Night
2014A Hard Day끝까지 간다
2017Forgotten기억의 밤
2020The Night of the Undead
2022Open the Door오픈 더 도어Premiere at 27th BIFF[12]
2023Rebound리바운드

Television series

Year! colspan="2" scope="col"
TitleCredited as
EnglishKoreanDirectorWriterCreator
2010Golden House위기일발 풍년빌라
2011Sign싸인
2012-2013The King of Dramas드라마의 제왕
2013Who Are You?후아유tvN

Actor

As actor

Year! colspan="2" scope="col"
TitleRole
EnglishKorean
1996The Adventure of Mrs. Park박봉곤 가출 사건Cameo
2002Break Out라이터를 켜라
2003Spring Breeze불어라 봄바람cameo
2004Ghost House귀신이 산다cameo
2010Attack the Gas Station 2
Loveholic
2012The Scent
The Suck Up Project: Mr. XXX-Kissercameo
Superstarcameo
2014Venus Talk
2008Hellcats
Manner of Battle
2015Trapcameo
2016My New Sassy Girlcameo

TV

Year! colspan="2" scope="col"
TitleRole
EnglishKorean
2009–2010High Kick Through the RoofCameo
2011Sign싸인
The Greatest Love 최고의 사랑
2012I Need a Fairy
Phantom
2012–2013The King of Dramas드라마의 제왕
2013Who Are You?후아유
My Love from the Star
2014Potato Star 2013QR3cameo
Pinocchiocameo
2022–2023 Unlock My Bosscameo[13]

Variety shows

YearTitleRoleRef.
2007Access! Movie World!
2010Nightlife Variety NightlifeHost
2012Korea's Got Talent 2 Judge
2019Song Eun-i, Kim Sook's Movie GuaranteeCast
2020The Story of the Day Biting the Tail S1Host
2021The Story of the Day Biting the Tail S2[14]
Crime TriviaCast member[15]
2022The Dictionary of Useless KnowledgeHost[16]
2023Very Private Southeast AsiaCast Member[17]
Listen, See, It's OkayDirector[18]

Radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 장항준, 미디어랩시소와 전속계약 체결…송은이‧신봉선‧안영미 한솥밥. Jung Yu-jin. Jang Hang-jun signed an exclusive contract with Media Lab Seesaw... Song Eun-i, Shin Bong-seon, Ahn Young-mi, One Pot Rice. SPOTV News. Naver. December 15, 2021. December 15, 2021. ko. December 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215084908/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000333613. live.
  2. Web site: ZHANG Hang-jun. Korean Film Biz Zone. 2016-06-07. 2016-08-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160803062011/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/films/index/peopleView.jsp?peopleCd=10060606. live.
  3. Web site: Ko. Jae-wan. Choi. Ji-eun. Park Shin-yang, Kim Ah-joong starrer drama title set as Sign. Asiae. 2016-06-07. November 8, 2010.
  4. Web site: Director Jang Hang Jun recounts the time he ignored Kim Soo Hyun because of the actor's rookie status. Allkpop. 2016-06-07. 21 November 2014. 2016-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20160804183116/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/11/director-jang-hang-jun-recounts-the-time-he-ignored-kim-soo-hyun-because-of-the-actors-rookie-status. live.
  5. Web site: 장르물의 여왕 김은희에 관한 서사 . 2023-08-12 . 여성동아 . 30 August 2021 . ko.
  6. Web site: 장항준♥김은희, 우크라이나 어린이 위해 3천만원 기부.."하루 빨리 평화 찾아오길"(공식). Park Seo-yeon. Hang-Jun Jang ♥ Eun-Hee Kim, donated 30 million won to Ukrainian children.. "May peace come to you soon" (official). Herald POP. Naver. March 4, 2022. March 4, 2022. ko. August 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230814133607/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003537594. live.
  7. Web site: 장항준 - Daum 백과사전 . March 28, 2016 . 100.daum.net . ko . April 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170402115129/http://100.daum.net/encyclopedia/view/33XXXXX38858 . live .
  8. Web site: February 29, 2016 . 장항준 : 네이버 영화 . March 28, 2016 . Movie.naver.com . ko . April 13, 2005 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050413185931/http://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/pi/basic.nhn?code=4188 . live .
  9. Web site: 장항준 : 네이버 통합검색 . March 28, 2016 . Search.naver.com . November 22, 2001 . https://web.archive.org/web/20011122180931/https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%EC%9E%A5%ED%95%AD%EC%A4%80&sm=top_hty&fbm=1&ie=utf8 . live .
  10. Web site: 장항준: 네이버 인물검색 . March 28, 2016 . People.search.naver.com . April 24, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160424020708/http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_ppn&query=%EC%9E%A5%ED%95%AD%EC%A4%80&os=109375&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService . live .
  11. Web site: 장항준, '김은희 판박이' 딸 자랑 "청소년문학상서 수상"(전참시)[TV캡처] ]. 2023-07-29 . stoo . ko . 2023-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230729025142/http://www.stoo.com/article.php?aid=86348521503 . live .
  12. Web site: 장항준·송은이, 제작자·감독으로 뭉친 절친 "영화제 올 줄 몰랐다" (종합)[BIFF 2022]]. Kim Yu-jin. Hang-Jun Jang and Eun-Yi Song, best friends who were united as producers and directors "I didn't know that the film festival would come" (Comprehensive) [BIFF 2022]. X-port News. Naver. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022. ko. October 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221010043621/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001509755. live.
  13. Web site: 장항준, '사장님을 잠금해제' 특별출연…"유쾌한 웃음·뜻밖의 진실 전한다. Jeong Seo-hee. Jang Hang-jun, special appearance in 'Unlock the boss'... "Delightful laughter and unexpected truth. SpoTV News. Naver. December 21, 2022. December 21, 2022. ko. December 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221221130815/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000401261. live.
  14. News: '꼬꼬무2' 장도연, 이경규 러브콜 이유 "반발 콘셉트". 'Kokkomu 2'Jang Do-yeon, Lee Gyeong-gyu Love Call Reason "Rebound Concept". Lee Min-ji. ko. March 3, 2021. June 20, 2021. v.daum. Newsen. September 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240904114241/https://v.daum.net/v/20210303165011830. live.
  15. Web site: tenasia.hankyung.com. Digital. 2021-03-20. '알쓸범잡' 윤종신 "알아두면 진짜 쓸데있는 이야기". 2021-06-20. 텐아시아 연예뉴스. ko.
  16. Web site: Lee . Yoo-na . October 25, 2022 . 방탄소년단 RM, 장항준과 tvN '알쓸인잡' MC 맡는다 (공식) . BTS' RM, Jang Hang-jun and tvN's 'Useless Job' MCs (official) . October 25, 2022 . . . ko . October 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025034208/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001805123 . live .
  17. Web site: 이선균·장항준·김도현·김남희 '아주 사적인 동남아' 3월 27일 첫방 [공식]]. Hong. Se-young. Lee Seon-kyun, Jang Hang-joon, Kim Do-hyun, Kim Nam-hee 'Very Private Southeast Asia' premieres on March 27th [Official]. Sports DongA. Naver. February 27, 2023. February 27, 2023. ko. February 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230227154714/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001035652. live.
  18. Web site: 장항준→문상훈, '듣고, 보니, 그럴싸' 합류..TV 최초 보이는 라디오 극장 [공식]]. Kim. Chae-yeon. Jang Hang-Jun → Moon Sang-Hoon joins ‘Listen, See, It’s Okay’ .. The first radio theater is seen on TV [Official]. OSEN. Naver. February 27, 2023. February 28, 2023. ko. February 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230228080800/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004797487. live.
  19. Web site: '네고왕' 후속 '견적왕' 제작 확정..장항준 감독 MC 캐스팅(공식). Lee Mi-ji. King of Nego' follow-up 'King of Quote' production confirmed... Director Jang Hang-joon MC Casting (official). Herald POP. Naver. September 16, 2021. September 16, 2021. ko. September 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210916030959/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003477485. live.
  20. Web site: 음악캠프' 배철수, 3년 만의 여름휴가…김윤아→이상순 스페셜 DJ 출격. ฺBaek Seung-hoon. Music Camp' Bae Chul-soo, first summer vacation in 3 years... Yuna Kim → Lee Sang-soon Special DJ Sortie. iMBC. Naver. August 8, 2022. August 8, 2022. ko. August 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220808080541/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000163639. live.
  21. Web site: 2018-12-23. 2018 KBS 연예대상 이영자, 유리천장 깨고 당당히 대상 수상 (종합). 2021-06-20. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. 2021-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204041/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2018122343314. live.

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