Na Hong-jin

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Na Hong-jin (Korean: 나홍진, born 20 July 1974) is a South Korean filmmaker. His films are characterized by the incorporation of violent thriller and horror elements. Na's emergence in the film industry began with his feature film debut, The Chaser (2008), which achieved both critical and commercial success, ranking as the third-highest-grossing film in South Korea for its release year. His subsequent film, The Yellow Sea (2010), was presented in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The Wailing (2016) further contributed to Na's critical and commercial standing, earning accolades that included the Best Director award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards and recognition at the Bucheon International Film Festival. Na's fourth film, Hope (2026), was screened at the main competition section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

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