The Baeksang Arts Awards event of 2024 occurred on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Director Kim Sung Su clinched the Daesang, the top prize in the film category. He earned this accolade for his 2023 film, “12.12: The Day,” which he directed.
“12.12: The Day” garnered significant acclaim and popularity upon its release at the end of the previous year. Apart from this achievement, Director Kim Sung Su is renowned for his portfolio of films known for their quality. Here are eight notable films directed by him:
1. Run Away (1995): This marked Director Kim Sung Su’s debut feature film. The plot revolves around two individuals who witness a murder case.
Run Away movie poster (doc. Ik Young Co. Ltd./Run Away)2. Beat (1997): This film delves into the challenging lives of young people. Jung Woo Sung gained recognition as the lead actor in this production.
Beat film poster (doc. Sidus Corporation/Beat)3. City of the Rising Sun (1999): This enduring film, helmed by Kim Sung Su, remains popular and was reissued in South Korea last March.
City of the Rising Sun film poster (doc. Sidus Corporation/City of the Rising Sun)4. The Warriors (2001): Director Kim Sung Su ventured into the sageuk genre with this film, set in the Goryeo Dynasty era.
poster for the film The Warriors (doc. Sidus Corporation/The Warriors)5. Please Teach Me English (2003): This romantic-comedy featured collaboration with Lee Na Young and Jang Hyuk.
film poster Please Teach Me English (doc. Nabi Pictures/Please Teach Me English)6. The Flu (2013): After an approximately 10-year hiatus, Director Kim Sung Su returned to filmmaking with this production, which sold 3.11 million tickets.
poster for the film The Flu (doc. CJ ENM/The Flu)7. Asura: The City of Madness (2016): Directed and written by Kim Sung Su, this film narrates the story of a detective coerced into unsavory tasks.
movie poster Asura: The City of Madness (doc. CJ ENM/Asura: The City of Madness)8. 12.12: The Day (2023): This film marked Director Kim Sung Su’s first endeavor to attract 10 million viewers, with total ticket sales reaching 13.12 million.
movie poster 12.12: The Day (Source)Through these eight films, Director Kim Sung Su has showcased his versatility across various genres. His pinnacle of success was reached with “12.12: The Day” in 2023. Let’s anticipate his forthcoming work!
