Welcome back to the screenwriters series! While we have previously discussed gems like the Hong Sisters and Kim Eun Sook, the spotlight will be put on Jeon Yun-su this time.

Screenwriter Jeon Yun-su is also a film director who was born on March 5, 1971, in Seoul. He began his career in the industry as an assistant director, where he helped with notable projects like "The Gingko Bed" (1996) and "Shiri" (1998), which were both directed by his boss, Kang Je-gyu.

His graduate short film, "Goodbye Seoul Shinpa," received the Award of Excellence at the 3rd Shinyoung Media Arts Festival, the Special Jury Prize, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score at the 10th Korea Original Short Film Festival. In 2001, he debuted his director career with “Besa Me Mucho” and won the Best New Director award at the 25th Golden Film Award in the same year.

His second project, "My Girl and I" in 2005, starring Song Hye-kyo and Cha Tae-hyun, was also a success. This was followed by "Le Grand Chef" (2007), which garnered over three million viewers because of the excellent directing from him. The following year, he directed "Portrait of a Beauty" (2008), a film about a genius painter, Shin Yun Bok, where he showcased his artistic direction and unique sense of style.

After this, he went on a seven-year break before he came back to hit the screen with the movie “Summer Snow” in 2015. The story was about the confessions of couples who are not able to express their feelings due to their closeness, and it became a nationwide success. He also had notable projects like “Shoot me in the Heart” (2015) and “Love, Lies” (2016).

All his works mentioned above have something in common; they are all movies. In interviews, he has expressed a desire to explore new genres and challenge himself with each project. He aims to write each work differently, seeking to start a new genre after completing the previous one. He acknowledges that some of his ideas might not receive approval from major broadcasting networks due to their unconventional nature, but he wouldn’t stop writing to showcase his craft.

His dedication to his craft is visible in his writing process. According to him, he often writes for extended periods without breaks, sometimes up to ten hours straight, but also experiences writer's block for days, like every other writer out there. He believes that flexibility and elasticity are key to transforming a script into a piece of art.

Throughout his career, Jeon Yun-su has demonstrated a commitment to storytelling and a willingness to push creative boundaries beyond the box of broadcasting stations. His films represent a mix of traditional and contemporary themes, which capture the audiences both in South Korea and internationally.

You can check out his works here and have fun while watching.