Bang Geul-yi

Bang was born in 1987 in Seoul as the daughter of a pastor. Bang graduated from Ewha Womans University, College of Social Sciences, Department of Public Administration.^[1]

Bang started her career in 2014 as a director at KBS.^[2] Bang worked on shows such as Crisis Escape No. 1, Happy Together and The Return of Superman. In 2015, she made a surprise appearance on KBS2's Entertainment Weekly. Later, she was appointed as the main director of Season 4 of 2 Days & 1 Night. This was the first time in 12 years that a female director became the main director of 2 Days & 1 Night.^[3]

On January 10, 2023, tvN announced through multiple media outlets that Bang is transferring to CJ ENM and will start working from February.^[4][5] Bang moved from KBS to tvN to try something new and to have the opportunity to direct new content. She praised tvN for being systematic and organized in creating and launching new programs, and for having a collaborative environment where many people think together to create innovative content.^[6][7]

Bang's first work on tvN was a travel variety show Expedition to Maya, starring actors Cha Seung-won, Kim Sung-kyun, and The Boyz's Ju-yeon. It was aired on tvN from August 4 to September 29, 2023 and available for streaming on domestic OTT Tving.^[8][9] In September 2024, Bang produced Iron Girls starring actors Jin Seo-yeon, Uee, Park Ju-hyun and Seol In-ah as well as Kim Dong-hyun challenging to participate in a triathlon.^[10][11]