Kim Byung-Woo (김병우) is a South Korean Screenwriter & Director, He was born on 1st January 1980 in Busan South Korea. He made his directorial debut with the television drama Written in 2007, showcasing his early flair for gripping storytelling. However, it was his 2013 film The Terror Live that truly catapulted him into the spotlight. The film, centered around a live-broadcast hostage crisis, was a major critical and commercial success, earning praise for its tight screenplay, innovative direction, and socially conscious themes.
In 2018, Kim returned with Take Point, a high-stakes military thriller starring Ha Jung-woo, further solidifying his reputation for handling complex action narratives with cinematic finesse. His projects often explore the darker sides of media, politics, and human psychology.
Looking ahead, Kim Byung-Woo is directing two major releases in 2025: The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, based on the popular web novel, and The Great Flood, a large-scale disaster film. These ambitious projects highlight Kim’s continued evolution as one of Korea’s most visionary filmmakers.
