Kim Hee Won

Kim Hee‑won (김희원) graduated from the prestigious Korea National University of Arts and began her career at MBC as an assistant director on various series, including Road Number One (2010) and Tempted Again (2009). In June 2018, she left MBC to join Supermoon Pictures and Studio Dragon as a director under contract.

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:

• Co‑director (with Jang Young‑woo) of Queen of Tears (tvN, 2024), a record‑breaking romantic comedy-drama that became the highest-rated in tvN’s history.
• Previously directed The Crowned Clown (2019), Vincenzo (2021), and Little Women (2022), earning acclaim for her cinematic visuals and narrative balance.
• Nominated for Best Director at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards for Vincenzo, and received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation at the 2021 Korea Content Awards.