Chung Chung-hoon
South Korean cinematographer
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Chung Chung-hoon, ASC (born June 15, 1970) is a South Korean cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaborations with director Park Chan-wook.[2][3][4] He is also known for his other work in film and television, including Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, It, Zombieland: Double Tap, Last Night in Soho, Uncharted, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Wonka.[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
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Yuri | Yang Yun-ho | |
| 2000 | The Record | Gi-hun Kim Jong-seok Kim |
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| 2001 | Gohoe | Jeong-jin Kim | |
| 2003 | Oldboy | Park Chan-wook | |
| 2005 | Antarctic Journal | Yim Pil-sung | |
| Lady Vengeance | Park Chan-wook | ||
| 2006 | Dasepo Naughty Girls | E J-yong | |
| I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK | Park Chan-wook | ||
| 2009 | Thirst | ||
| 2010 | Blades of Blood | Lee Joon-ik | |
| The Unjust | Ryoo Seung-wan | ||
| 2011 | Battlefield Heroes | Lee Joon-ik | |
| 2013 | Stoker | Park Chan-wook | |
| New World | Park Hoon-jung | With Eok Yu | |
| 2014 | Boulevard | Dito Montiel | |
| 2015 | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | |
| 2016 | The Handmaiden | Park Chan-wook | |
| 2017 | It | Andy Muschietti | |
| The Current War | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | ||
| 2018 | Hotel Artemis | Drew Pearce | |
| 2019 | Zombieland: Double Tap | Ruben Fleischer | |
| Earthquake Bird | Wash Westmoreland | ||
| 2021 | Last Night in Soho[13] | Edgar Wright | |
| 2022 | Uncharted | Ruben Fleischer | |
| 2023 | Wonka | Paul King | |
| 2024 | The Greatest Hits | Ned Benson | |
| Heretic | Scott Beck Bryan Woods |
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| 2025 | The Running Man | Edgar Wright | |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | White City | Stephen Gaghan | TV movie |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Deborah Chow | Miniseries[14] |
Music video
| Year | Title | Performer | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Everything You've Come to Expect" | The Last Shadow Puppets | [15] |
| "Aviation" | [16] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Grand Bell Awards | Best Cinematography | Old Boy | Nominated | |
| Korean Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Austin Film Critics Association | Best Cinematography | The Handmaiden | Nominated | [17][18] |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Cinematography | Won | [19] | ||
| Buil Film Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Chicago Film Critics Association | Best Cinematography | Nominated | [20] | ||
| Florida Film Critics Circle | Best Cinematography | Runner-up | [21] | ||
| 2017 | Apolo Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | [22][23] |