Hwang Dong-hyuk
Biography
Hwang Dong-hyuk is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on May 26, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea, where he also grew up and completed his bachelor degree in communications at Seoul National University. Known professionally by his stage name in Korean characters, he is also recognized under the names Dong-hyuk Hwang and Dong-hyeok Hwang. His work in the entertainment industry includes television and film projects, and he is best known for creating the survival drama Netflix series Squid Game, which was released in 2021.
Career overview
Hwang Dong-hyuk is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on May 26, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea, where he also grew up. He completed his bachelor's degree in communication at Seoul National University.
Professionally known for his work in directing, Hwang has accumulated twenty-one known credits in the industry. He is best known internationally for creating the survival drama Netflix series Squid Game, which was released in 2021. Throughout his career, his professional profile has been recognized across various film and television databases, highlighting his roles in both directing and screenwriting.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025) as Self
- Squid Game in Conversation (2025) as Self
- Squid Game: The Official Podcast (2024) as Self - Guest
- Squid Game: Fireplace (2024) Original Film Writer
- Squid Game: The Challenge (2023) Original Story
- Making Squid Game: The Challenge (2023) as Self
- Squid Game (2021) Writer
- Squid Game (2021) Director
- Squid Game (2021) Executive Producer
- Squid Game (2021) Creator
- Next Entertainment, Visionary (2021) as Self
- Collectors (2020) Executive Producer
- Collectors (2020) Adaptation
- Twenties Once Again (2018) Writer
- The Fortress (2017) Director
- The Fortress (2017) Screenplay
- Sweet 20 (2017) Original Story
- Miss Granny (2014) Director
- Miss Granny (2014) Adaptation
- Came To Me And Become A Star (2013) Director
- Baeksang Arts Awards (2012) as Self
- Silenced (2011) Director
- Silenced (2011) Screenplay
- My Father (2007) Director
- My Father (2007) Writer
- Desperation (2000) Director
- Desperation (2000) Writer
- KO Club Director
- KO Club Writer
- The Dealer Creator
- The Best Show on the Planet Director
- The Best Show on the Planet Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hwang Dong-hyuk best known for?
Hwang Dong-hyuk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025), Homefront (2013), Squid Game (2021), Squid Game (2021).
When and where was Hwang Dong-hyuk born?
Hwang Dong-hyuk was born on May 26, 1971 in Seoul, South Korea.
How many credits does Hwang Dong-hyuk have?
Hwang Dong-hyuk has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2025.
What is Hwang Dong-hyuk's background in cinema and television?
Hwang Dong-hyuk is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on May 26, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea, where he also grew up and completed his bachelor degree in communications at Seoul National University. Known professionally by his stage name in Korean characters, he is also recognized unde...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Squid Game: Making Season 2 (2025) as Self — aged about 54
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