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Hwang Dong-hyuk

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Hwang Dong-hyuk
Hwang Dong-hyuk was born on 26 May 1971 in Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for Squid Game (2021), The Fortress (2017) and Silenced (2011).
BornMay 26, 1971
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BornMay 26, 1971
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,0001164
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 16 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Known for

    Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game (2021)
    Squid Game
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon, Kim Yoon-seok, and Jo Woo-jin in The Fortress (2017)
    The Fortress
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 2017
    Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi in Silenced (2011)
    Silenced
    8.0
    • Writer
    • 2011
    Miracle Mile (2004)
    Miracle Mile
    7.8
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game (2021)
      Squid Game
      8.0
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2021–2025
    • Max Giusti in 99 da battere (2025)
      99 da battere
      TV Series
      • inspired by: "Squid Game"
      • 2025
    • Squid Game: Fireplace (2024)
      Squid Game: Fireplace
      5.3
      TV Special
      • original story (uncredited)
      • 2024
    • Surreal Entertainment (2018)
      Surreal Entertainment
      7.8
      TV Series
      • television adaptation
      • television adaption (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon, Kim Yoon-seok, and Jo Woo-jin in The Fortress (2017)
      The Fortress
      6.8
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • Miss Granny (2015)
      Miss Granny
      6.5
      • original screenplay
      • 2015
    • Na Moon-hee, Park In-hwan, Sung Dong-il, Lee Jin-wook, Kim Hyun-sook, Shim Eun-kyung, Kim Seul-gi, and Jung Jinyoung in Miss Granny (2014)
      Miss Granny
      7.2
      • adaptation
      • 2014
    • Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi in Silenced (2011)
      Silenced
      8.0
      • screenplay adaptation
      • 2011
    • My Father (2007)
      My Father
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Miracle Mile (2004)
      Miracle Mile
      7.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Desperation (2000)
      Desperation
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2000

    Director

    • Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game (2021)
      Squid Game
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2021–2025
    • Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon, Kim Yoon-seok, and Jo Woo-jin in The Fortress (2017)
      The Fortress
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Na Moon-hee, Park In-hwan, Sung Dong-il, Lee Jin-wook, Kim Hyun-sook, Shim Eun-kyung, Kim Seul-gi, and Jung Jinyoung in Miss Granny (2014)
      Miss Granny
      7.2
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi in Silenced (2011)
      Silenced
      8.0
      • Director
      • 2011
    • My Father (2007)
      My Father
      6.6
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Miracle Mile (2004)
      Miracle Mile
      7.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 2004
    • Desperation (2000)
      Desperation
      Short
      • Director
      • 2000

    Producer

    • Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae in Squid Game (2021)
      Squid Game
      8.0
      TV Series
      • producer
      • executive producer
      • showrunner
      • 2021–2025
    • Desperation (2000)
      Desperation
      Short
      • producer
      • 2000
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • May 26, 1971
      • Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea
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      • 1 Interview

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    • How old is Hwang Dong-hyuk?
      54 years old
    • When was Hwang Dong-hyuk born?
      May 26, 1971
    • Where was Hwang Dong-hyuk born?
      Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea
    • What is Hwang Dong-hyuk known for?
      Miracle Mile, Squid Game, Silenced, and The Fortress
    • How many awards has Hwang Dong-hyuk won?
      16 awards

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