Jang Young Woo

ang Young‑woo (장영우), born July 28, 1979 in Seoul, South Korea, is a renowned film and television director and producer. A graduate of [details not widely publicized], he began his career working behind the scenes on major TV dramas. Over the years, he’s earned acclaim for his work on Mr. Sunshine (2018), Sweet Home (2020), and most recently Queen of Tears (2024), which set new viewership records on tvN.

Career highlights:

Jang Young‑woo’s directing style is noted for its emotional depth and cinematic visuals, often collaborating closely with co-director Kim Hee‑won and writer Park Ji‑eun. His notable works include:

• Entourage (tvN, 2016)
• In Need of Romance 2 & 3 (2012, 2014)
• Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (tvN, 2021–2022)
• Mr. Sunshine (2018)
• Sweet Home (2020)
• Queen of Tears (2024): Co-directed, it became tvN’s highest-rated drama ever, peaking around 24.9% . Critics praised its “fairytale” aesthetics and emotional resonance.