Kim Dae-seung
| Kim Dae-seung | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 18, 1967 South Korea |
| Education | Chung-Ang University - Film Studies |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김대승 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Dae-seung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Daesŭng |
Kim Dae-seung (born June 18, 1967) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter.
After graduating from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Film Studies, Kim Dae-seung first honed his filmmaking skills as a protege of legendary Korean director Im Kwon-taek, working for almost ten years as Im's assistant director on major films such as Seopyeonje (1993), The Taebaek Mountains (1994), and Chunhyang (2000).
Kim made his directorial debut with Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001), a melodrama about homosexuality and reincarnation. Despite its taboo subject, the film was received well by audiences and critics due to Kim's sensitive direction and the acting by leads Lee Byung-hun and Lee Eun-ju.
He subsequently directed Blood Rain (2005), a mystery thriller set in the late Joseon Dynasty. The surprise casting of Cha Seung-won (then-known for comedic roles) and newcomer Park Yong-woo paid off, resulting in critical acclaim and an unexpectedly robust box office.Blood Rain received multiple acting and technical nominations from local award-giving bodies, and won Best Film at the Chunsa Film Art Awards, the Baeksang Arts Awards, and the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival.
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