I. Introduction
Cho Ui-seok is a South Korean film director and screenwriter.
II. Career
Cho made his debut with the action comedy Make It Big (2002), making him one of the youngest directors in Korea at the age of 26. With dynamic set of characters and by tackling a conventional genre in a witty way, Cho was immediately in the spotlight upon the film's release.
His third feature is the smash hit investigation thriller Cold Eyes (2013).
His fourth film was the star-studded thriller Master (2016), featuring Lee Byung-hun, Kang Dong-won and Kim Woo-bin. Released in December, it grossed US$34 million with 4.9 million total admissions, making it the No. 11 bestselling film for 2016 in Korea.
III. Filmography
Cinematographer
Year | Title |
1998 | Illusion |
1999 | We Can't Share A Toilet |
1999 | How Have You Been, Man-soo? |
2000 | Barking Dogs Never Bite |
Actor
Year | Title |
2002 | Psycho Drama |
Screenwriter
Year | Title |
2002 | Make It Big |
2013 | Cold Eyes |
2017 | Golden Slumber |
Director