Quick Info
| Profession | Director |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 26/05/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Seoul |
Latest News about Hwang Dong-hyuk
20/03/2026
Hwang Dong-hyuk announced his upcoming feature film 'KO Club,' inspired by Umberto Eco's essay 'How Old People Survive.' The film will explore violent generational strife in a near-future setting, with filming expected to begin in spring 2027.
26/02/2026
Production for 'Squid Game: America,' an English-language spin-off of the original series, officially began on February 26, 2026. Directed by David Fincher with Hwang Dong-hyuk as creator and involved producer, the series will explore the deadly game system in an American cultural context and is expected to release around Christmas 2028.
19/01/2026
Hwang Dong-hyuk unveiled his new Netflix series 'The Dealer,' a Korean crime drama centered on casino crimes. The series stars Jung So-min as a skilled dealer who falls back into the underworld after a housing scam, joined by Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Ryu Kyung-soo.
27/06/2025
The third and final season of 'Squid Game' was released on Netflix, concluding the series that began in 2021. The completion of the trilogy marked the end of Hwang Dong-hyuk's work on the globally acclaimed survival drama that became a cultural phenomenon.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous for | Creating the South Korean TV series 'Squid Game' (2021–2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5' 9") |
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Father | Deceased (died when Hwang was five years old) |
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| Mother | Alive |
| Grandmother | Alive (raised Hwang with mother) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Deceased |
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| Mother | Alive |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hwang Dong-hyuk is a notable South Korean director, producer, and screenwriter known for 'Squid Game.' | |
| 2. He grew up with his mother and grandmother after losing his father as a child. | |
| 3. During his school and college days, Hwang found solace in comic book cafes, drawing inspiration for 'Squid Game' from manhwa and manga. | |
| 4. While in college, he created short films like 'A Puff of Smoke,' 'Desperation,' and 'Heaven & Hell.' | |
| 5. At the University of Southern California, he made 'Miracle Mile,' earning international acclaim and awards. | |
| 6. In 2011, his film 'Silenced' gained attention, based on the novel 'The Crucible.' | |
| 7. He also directed 'The Fortress' in 2017, inspired by the novel 'Namhansanseong.' | |
| 8. In 2021, 'Squid Game' premiered, becoming Netflix's most-watched launch. | |
| 9. Hwang faced rejections for 'Squid Game' before Netflix backed the project in 2019. | |
| 10. After winning an Emmy in 2022, he became the first Asian to win in his category. | |
| 11. During 'Squid Game's' creation, Hwang suffered stress leading to losing six teeth. | |
| 12. Despite 'Squid Game's' financial success, Hwang stated he did not personally benefit. | |
| 13. Netflix later made his earlier works like 'Silenced' accessible worldwide post-'Squid Game's' triumph. | |
| 14. The original 'Squid Game' script was conceived in 2008 but remained in development for over a decade before Netflix's investment. |