Bong Joon-ho
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
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 6 | 8.33 | 0.22% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 113,116 | $1,400,000 | 3,387$ |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 8.00 | 0.14% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 110,654 | $2,700,000 | 4,401$ |
| Italy | 3 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 70,191 | $2,000,000 | 2,322$ |
| Pakistan | 3 | 8.33 | 0.10% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 216,916 | $280,000 | 275$ |
| Ireland | 3 | 8.67 | 0.14% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 8,606 | $5,100 | 9$ |
| Lithuania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 1,956 | $54,000 | 39$ |
| Serbia | 2 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 5,407 | $55,000 | 34$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 606 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 11,326 | $69,000 | 112$ |
| Estonia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 783 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,198 | $62,000 | 39$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,492 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,668 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,982 | $720,000 | 239$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,320 | $530,000 | 227$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,895 | $610,000 | 203$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,210 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 61,183 | $21,000,000 | 3,882$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,362 | $2,700,000 | 1,339$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,282 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,741 | $370,000 | 382$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,828 | $340,000 | 160$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,297 | $1,700,000 | 729$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,314 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 80,415 | $505,000 | 582$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,861 | $34,000 | 19$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,991 | $1,380,000 | 811$ |
| Totals | 51 | 1,337,588,262 | 915,945 | $37,488,500 | 19,706$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Bong Joon Ho won multiple Oscars for his film Parasite.
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Spain:
Bong Joon-ho was mentioned as one of the few to receive four Oscars in a single ceremony.
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Spain:
Bong Joon-ho is celebrated for winning four Oscars in 2020 for his film 'Parasite'.
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Estonia:
Bong Joon-ho almost reached the Oscar milestone.
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Estonia:
Bong Joon-ho almost reached the Oscar milestone.
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Italy:
Bong Joon-ho returns to science fiction themes with 'Mickey 17' after 'Parasite'.
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United Kingdom:
Bong Joon Ho's new film Mickey 17 is his first since his Oscar-winning black comedy Parasite.
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Uruguay:
Bong Joon-ho was close to winning four Oscars for Parasite in 2020.
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Ireland:
Bong Joon Ho is the director of Mickey 17, following his Oscar-winning film Parasite.
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Montenegro:
Bong Joon-ho was very close to winning four Oscars in one night.
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