Chung Chung-hoon


Chung Chung-hoon, is a South Korean cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaborations with director Park Chan-wook. He is also known for his other work in film and television, including Me and Earl and the Dying [Girl (film)|Me and Earl and the Dying Girl], It, Zombieland: Double Tap, Last Night in Soho, Uncharted, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Wonka.

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].
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
2005Lady VengeancePark Chan-wook
2006Dasepo Naughty GirlsE J-yong
2006I'm a Cyborg, But [That's OK]Park Chan-wook
2009ThirstPark Chan-wook
2010Blades of BloodLee Joon-ik
2010The UnjustRyoo Seung-wan
2011Battlefield HeroesLee Joon-ik
2013StokerPark Chan-wook
2013New WorldPark Hoon-jungWith Eok Yu
2014BoulevardDito Montiel
2015Me and Earl and the Dying GirlAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2016The HandmaidenPark Chan-wook
2017ItAndy Muschietti
2017The Current WarAlfonso Gomez-Rejon
2018Hotel ArtemisDrew Pearce
2019Zombieland: Double TapRuben Fleischer
2019Earthquake BirdWash Westmoreland
2021Last Night in SohoEdgar Wright
2022UnchartedRuben Fleischer
2023WonkaPaul King
2024The [Greatest Hits (film)|The Greatest Hits]Ned Benson
2024HereticScott Beck
Bryan Woods
2025The [Running Man (2025 film)|The Running Man]Edgar Wright