Bong Joon-ho

Bong Joon-ho

director South Korea

Bong Joon-ho is a celebrated South Korean filmmaker known for his genre-blending storytelling and socially conscious themes. He gained widespread acclaim for films like 'Parasite,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020, making history as the first non-English language film to achieve this honor. His filmography includes critically acclaimed works such as 'Snowpiercer' and 'Okja,' showcasing his ability to combine entertainment with poignant social commentary. Bong's innovative approach to filmmaking and his mastery of suspense and humor have solidified his status as one of the leading directors in global cinema.

Born on Sep 14, 1970 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
168,579
Power
1,346$
Sentiment
8.99
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Slovenia 2 8.00 0.16% +0% 2,078,938 3,364 $56,000 91$
Colombia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,634 $350,000 211$
Latvia 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 1,886,198 1,724 $34,000 31$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 211,049,527 126,604 $1,500,000 900$
Greece 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 10,423,054 6,253 $190,000 114$
Totals 6 276,320,601 168,579 $2,130,000 1,347$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Greece Greece: Bong Joon-ho broke the Oscar barrier with his film Parasite, the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. 9

Kathimerini: Σελίν Σονγκ στο Κ: «Η αγάπη είναι ένα θαύμα»

Latvia Latvia: Bong Joon-ho's film Parasite was ranked first in The New York Times' list of the best films of the 21st century. 9

Diena: Nostalģija / Diena