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A first-generation VFX supervisor who has set the standard for Korean visual effects across both film and television, with major works including Exhuma, All of Us Are Dead, Sweet Home Season 1, The Silent Sea, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The Battleship Island, and The Age of Shadows.

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Beginning with The Soul Guardians (1998), he has balanced technological innovation with narrative integrity across more than 200 projects. His expertise has been recognized through numerous honors, including Best Visual Effects at the 18th Asian Film Awards for Exhuma and the Advanced Technology Special Award at the 52nd Grand Bell Awards for Ode to My Father, among many other industry accolades.

A pioneering animator and producer whose work has shaped the global animation industry, he contributed to some of Hollywood’s most iconic animated classics, including The Pink Panther, Daffy Duck, and Bugs Bunny.

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As an animator on The Simpsons, he played a role in defining modern TV animation. Under his leadership, multiple productions earned Emmy Awards in the television animation category. He also made history by creating the original lightsaber effects for Star Wars, expanding the creative potential of animation-driven visual effects.

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A leading editor at the forefront of Korean cinema, with credits spanning box-office hits and global streaming phenomena, Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds, Sunny, Masquerade, Scandal Makers, and Miss Granny, to the worldwide NETFLIX phenomenon Squid Game. 

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Since 2002, Nayoung has edited over 100 films and series. Her achievements include multiple Best Editing awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards (40th and 46th editions) and an Emmy Award nomination (74th Primetime Emmy Awards), earning widespread recognition from major film institutions in Korea and internationally.

Involved in the production of over 40 films and series, he has played a main role in shaping contemporary Korean cinema. In particular, The Roundup Series set an unprecedented benchmark in the Korean film industry, redefining standards for franchise production and commercial success.

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From the second chapter through to the fourth in 2024, The Roundup series achieved over 10 million admissions for three consecutive years, reaching a cumulative audience of 40 million - a milestone in Korean film history. Beyond film, Jang has demonstrated remarkable versatility across platforms and genres through hit drama series such as Casino, Flex X Cop, The Art of Negotiation, and Esquire, and is widely regarded as a key figure representing Korea’s film industry.

Korean director and screenwriter known for his distinctive storytelling and refined command of genre across both film and television. His works include Break Out, Forgotten, Rebound, and The Man Who Lives with the King, earning recognition for balancing Popularity with Artistic quality.

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He made his debut in 1996 with the screenplay for The Adventures of Mr. Park, and has since contributed to numerous films as a screenwriter and script adapter. Forgotten, which he both wrote and directed, was remade in more than five countries, showcasing the narrative sophistication of Korean cinema on the international stage.