Chung Chung-hoon
Native name정정훈
Other namesJeong Jeong-hoon
Birth dateJune 15, 1970 (age 56)
Birth placeSeoul, South Korea
OccupationCinematographer · film editor
Years active1996–present
Chung Chung-hoon
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Hanja丁正勳
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Chung Chung-hoon, ASC (born June 15, 1970) is a South Korean cinematographer, best known for his collaboration with director Park Chan-wook.[2][3][4][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

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1996YuriYang Yun-ho
2000The RecordGi-hun Kim
Jong-seok Kim
2001GohoeJeong-jin Kim
2003OldboyPark Chan-wook
2005Antarctic JournalYim Pil-sung
Lady VengeancePark Chan-wook
2006Dasepo Naughty GirlsE J-yong
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OKPark Chan-wook
2009Thirst
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
2017ItAndy Muschietti
The Current WarAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2018Hotel ArtemisDrew Pearce
2019Zombieland: Double TapRuben Fleischer
Earthquake BirdWash Westmoreland
2021Last Night in Soho[13]Edgar Wright
2022UnchartedRuben Fleischer
2023WonkaPaul King
2024The Greatest HitsNed Benson
HereticScott Beck
Bryan Woods
2025The Running ManEdgar Wright

Television

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

Music video

YearTitlePerformerRef
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]

References

  1. ^ Ju, Seongcheol (10 June 2013). 우리 시대 영화 장인: 기술을 미학으로 끌어올린 여덟 명의 영화 예술가 이야기. 열화당. ISBN 9788930104456. Archived 2023-07-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  2. ^ "Cinematography Style: Chung-hoon Chung". In Depth Cine. Archived 2023-11-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ^ Heskins, Andrew (2014-06-19). "Chung Chung-hoon, cinematographer (Oldboy, Stoker): the group interview | easternkicks.com". EasternKicks. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
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  7. ^ Blair, Iain (29 January 2013). "'Stoker' to help Chung reboot career in States". Variety. Archived 31 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Stoker film screening + Q&A with Cinematographer Chung Chung Hoon [정정훈]". Diane Liah. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  9. ^ "KIM Ki-duk, CHUNG Chung-hoon Join Academy Membership". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  10. ^ Williams, David E. (2023-10-05). "ASC Welcomes Chung-hoon Chung as New Member". American Society of Cinematographers. Archived 2023-10-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  11. ^ Kim, Seong-hoon (2023-10-13). "Director of photography Chung Chung-hoon is now a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC)". Korean Film Council. Archived 2023-10-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
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  13. ^ "'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"] (in Korean). Cine 21 (씨네21). 2021-12-16. Archived 2023-05-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  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"] (in Korean). Cine 21 (씨네21). 2022-07-14. Archived 2023-05-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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  16. ^ "NEW WORK: TLSP "EVERYTHING YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT"". Fixer Films. 10 March 2016. Archived 31 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  17. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 15, 2016). "Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations: The Handmaiden Lands Top Mentions, Trevante Rhodes Double Nominated". AwardsWatch.com. Archived June 2, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
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  19. ^ Shanley, Patrick (December 11, 2016). "'La La Land' Named Best Picture by Boston Society of Film Critics". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived March 6, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  20. ^ "The 2016 Chicago Film Critics Association Award Nominees". Chicago Film Critics Association. December 11, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  21. ^ "'MOONLIGHT' LEADS 2016 FLORIDA FILM CRITICS AWARDS NOMINATIONS". Florida Film Critics Circle. December 21, 2016. Archived February 26, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
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