Directing
Yoon Jong-bin
Born December 20, 1979 · Busan, South Korea (age 46)
Born in Geoje, Gyeongsangnamdo in 1979. He graduated from the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University. He directed the short film 'The Proof of a Man' in 2004, which won the Grand Prize at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival. His feature debut film was The Unforgiven (2005). The Spy Gone North (2017) was screened at Cannes Film Festival Midnight Screenings.
Known For
The Spy Gone North · 2018The Spy Gone North
★ 7.32018
MovieDramaHistory
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
The Match · 2025The Match
★ 7.32025
MovieDramaHistory
When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.
Nameless Gangster · 2012Nameless Gangster
★ 6.92012
MovieCrimeThriller
Ik-hyeon, a corrupt officer, joins forces with another crook, Hyung-bae, to continue his illegal activities before he loses his job. Eventually, he decides to escape and pin the blame on his partner.
Identification of a Man · 2004Identification of a Man
2004
MovieDrama
Busan local Tae Jung who is studying English in Seoul, and his roommate In Gyu meet a girl named Ji Hye. Next day, while waiting for Ji Hye's phone call, Tae Jung suspects that In Gyu's night out might have some connection to Ji Hye.
A Violent Prosecutor · 2016A Violent Prosecutor
★ 7.02016
MovieCrimeComedy
After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.
The Berlin File · 2013The Berlin File
★ 6.72013
MovieActionThriller
When an illicit arms deal goes bad, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong finds himself targeted not just by the South Koreans but also his own bosses.
The Closet · 2020The Closet
★ 7.22020
MovieHorrorThriller
After moving into a new house, a young girl begins displaying strange and disturbing behavior until, one day, she disappears behind a closet. While the devastated father is left with no clue about his daughter's disappearance, an exorcist shows up to help.
Remember · 2022Remember
★ 7.62022
MovieThrillerAction
Pil-ju, an Alzheimer's patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s who helps him.
Movies
The Spy Gone North · 2018The Spy Gone North
★ 7.32018
MovieDramaHistory
South Korea, 1993. An agent of the National Intelligence Service is sent to Beijing to infiltrate a group of North Korean officials with the ultimate goal of obtaining information about their nuclear program.
The Match · 2025The Match
★ 7.32025
MovieDramaHistory
When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.
Nameless Gangster · 2012Nameless Gangster
★ 6.92012
MovieCrimeThriller
Ik-hyeon, a corrupt officer, joins forces with another crook, Hyung-bae, to continue his illegal activities before he loses his job. Eventually, he decides to escape and pin the blame on his partner.
Identification of a Man · 2004Identification of a Man
2004
MovieDrama
Busan local Tae Jung who is studying English in Seoul, and his roommate In Gyu meet a girl named Ji Hye. Next day, while waiting for Ji Hye's phone call, Tae Jung suspects that In Gyu's night out might have some connection to Ji Hye.
A Violent Prosecutor · 2016A Violent Prosecutor
★ 7.02016
MovieCrimeComedy
After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.
The Berlin File · 2013The Berlin File
★ 6.72013
MovieActionThriller
When an illicit arms deal goes bad, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong finds himself targeted not just by the South Koreans but also his own bosses.
The Closet · 2020The Closet
★ 7.22020
MovieHorrorThriller
After moving into a new house, a young girl begins displaying strange and disturbing behavior until, one day, she disappears behind a closet. While the devastated father is left with no clue about his daughter's disappearance, an exorcist shows up to help.
Remember · 2022Remember
★ 7.62022
MovieThrillerAction
Pil-ju, an Alzheimer's patient in his 80s, who lost all his family during the Japanese colonial era, and devotes his lifelong revenge before his memories disappear, and a young man in his 20s who helps him.
Kundo: Age of the Rampant · 2014Kundo: Age of the Rampant
★ 6.62014
MovieActionDrama
In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant · 2015Chronicle of a Blood Merchant
★ 7.12015
MovieDrama
Set in a village right after the Korean War, poor but good-hearted Heo Sam-gwan sets out to win the most beautiful girl in the village, Heo Ok-ran, by selling his blood to earn money. Years later, the two are happily married with three children, but their family undergoes a crisis when Sam-gwan's eldest son doesn't resemble him and rumors spread about the boy's paternity.
Money · 2019Money
★ 6.72019
MovieCrimeDrama
Get caught up in the tale of a new stock broker who dreams of becoming rich. Those dreams make him susceptible to a stock market scam that threatens to get him in trouble.
The Unforgiven · 2005The Unforgiven
★ 7.02005
MovieDrama
Some time after completing his mandatory military service, a man receives a distressed call from one of his subordinates, who's also an old classmate.
Beastie Boys · 2008Beastie Boys
★ 4.92008
MovieComedyDrama
Two friends are involved in the male escort business. One starts an honest relationship with one of his clients. The other cheats on his girlfriend and has his many scams catch up to him.
A Quiet Dream · 2016A Quiet Dream
★ 6.92016
MovieDrama
They're losers, but nice ones. Every day they sit at Yeri's bar, smitten by the young Chinese-Korean woman. Yeri doesn't have a preference. To her, they are equally sweet: Jongbin, a milk-drinking epileptic, Ikjune, a former petty criminal, and the introverted Jungbum, who fled from North Korea.
TV Shows
Movie Room · 2018Movie Room
★ 9.42018
Series
Movie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors where film and humanities intertwine.
Nine Puzzles · 2025Nine Puzzles
★ 7.92025
SeriesCrimeMystery
Ten years after discovering her murdered uncle, Ena and Detective Hansaem must cooperate to stop a series of similar murders - each linked by strange puzzle pieces.
Karma · 2025Karma
★ 7.52025
SeriesCrimeDrama
A fateful accident intertwines six lives in a thrilling tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.
Narco-Saints · 2022Narco-Saints
★ 7.72022
SeriesCrime
An ordinary entrepreneur joins a secret government mission to capture a Korean drug lord operating in South America.