Yoo Young-Eun (유영은) is a South Korean Director, She was born on 1st January 1990 in South Korea. Her directorial debut as the main director came in KBS Drama Special 2018, marking the beginning of a promising career in television direction. She continued her work with KBS Drama Special through 2019 and 2020, gaining recognition for her storytelling and thematic depth. In 2019, she was honored with the 22nd Gender Equality Award for her episode Socialization: Understanding of Dance, which highlighted nuanced gender dynamics and social issues. Her talent further shone through with the 2020 mini-series How to Buy a Friend, which earned her the prestigious 243rd PD of the Month Award, underscoring her growing influence in the industry.
Expanding her repertoire, she took on her first historical drama, Bloody Heart (2022), a politically charged and emotionally intense series set in the Joseon dynasty. The drama received international attention, being screened at the 31st Energa Camerimage International Film Festival and earning a place on the longlist for the 2022 Rose d’Or Awards. Known for her ability to blend visual elegance with strong character development, she has steadily established herself as a versatile and thoughtful director. Her work continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike, both in South Korea and internationally.
