Chung Chung-hoon, ASC (born June 15, 1970) is a South Korean cinematographer, best known for his collaboration with director Park Chan-wook.

Early life

Chung was born in Seoul, South Korea. He attended Dongguk University in 1990, initially majoring in theater, and later switched his focus to cinematography. While attending Dongguk University, he directed three short films. During his senior year, he made his debut as cinematographer on a feature called Yuri.

Chung debuted in the US as cinematographer in the film Stoker.

In 2017, Chung was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

Chung was invited to join the American Society of Cinematographers as a member in October 2023, becoming the first and the only Korean cinematographer of the ASC. Chung is currently under the United Talent Agency.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1996YuriYang Yun-ho
2000The RecordGi-hun Kim Jong-seok Kim
2001GohoeJeong-jin Kim
2003OldboyPark Chan-wook
2005Antarctic JournalYim Pil-sung
Lady VengeancePark Chan-wook
2006Dasepo Naughty GirlsE J-yong
I'm a Cyborg, But That's OKPark Chan-wook
2009Thirst
2010Blades of BloodLee Joon-ik
The UnjustRyoo Seung-wan
2011Battlefield HeroesLee Joon-ik
2013StokerPark Chan-wook
New WorldPark Hoon-jungWith Eok Yu
2014BoulevardDito Montiel
2015Me and Earl and the Dying GirlAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2016The HandmaidenPark Chan-wook
2017ItAndy Muschietti
The Current WarAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2018Hotel ArtemisDrew Pearce
2019Zombieland: Double TapRuben Fleischer
Earthquake BirdWash Westmoreland
2021Last Night in SohoEdgar Wright
2022UnchartedRuben Fleischer
2023WonkaPaul King
2024The Greatest HitsNed Benson
HereticScott Beck Bryan Woods
2025The Running ManEdgar Wright

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2018White CityStephen GaghanTV movie
2022Obi-Wan KenobiDeborah ChowMiniseries

Music video

YearTitlePerformerRef
2016"Everything You've Come to Expect"The Last Shadow Puppets
"Aviation"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2003Grand Bell AwardsBest CinematographyOld BoyNominated
Korean Film AwardsBest CinematographyNominated
2016Austin Film Critics AssociationBest CinematographyThe HandmaidenNominated
Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest CinematographyNominated
Boston Society of Film CriticsBest CinematographyWon
Buil Film AwardsBest CinematographyNominated
Chicago Film Critics AssociationBest CinematographyNominated
Florida Film Critics CircleBest CinematographyRunner-up
2017Apolo AwardsBest CinematographyNominated

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