Born in 1971 in South Korea, he is a renowned film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in both feature films and television. After studying journalism at Seoul National University, he pursued film at the University of Southern California. His early works garnered critical acclaim, with films like "Silenced" and "Miss Granny" achieving commercial success. He gained international recognition for creating the hit Netflix series "Squid Game," which became a global sensation.