Hwang Dong-hyuk

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Born: May 26, 1971
Awards: 16 wins, 39 nominations

Hwang Dong-hyuk was born on 26 May 1971 in Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for Squid Game (2021), Silenced (2011) and The Fortress (2017).

Biography

Hwang Dong-hyuk was born on May 26, 1971 in Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for Squid Game (2021), Silenced (2011) and The Fortress (2017).

Director

Squid Game(2021)

The Fortress(2017)

Miss Granny(2014)

Silenced(2011)

My Father(2007)

Writer

Squid Game: America(2026)

Squid Game: Sweden(2025)

Squid Game(2021)

99 da battere(2025)

Squid Game: Fireplace(2024)

Actor

Squid Game(2021)as Painter 1

Truck Stop Diner(2005)as Cook

Producer

Squid Game(2021)

Desperation(2000)

The Dealer

Cinematographer

I Love Ultra Lotto(2000)

Editor

Miracle Mile(2004)

I Love Ultra Lotto(2000)

Camera and Electrical Department

Truck Stop Diner(2005)

Production Department

Big Time(2004)

Self

Squid Game: Making of Season 3(2025)as Self

Variety: YouTube Channel(2009)as Self

Good Morning America(1975)as Self - Guest

Squid Game in Conversation(2025)as Self

Squid Game: Making Season 2(2025)

Archive Footage

H3 Podcast(2016)as Self

Known for

Squid Game2021 · Writer Silenced2011 · Writer The Fortress2017 · Writer Miracle Mile2004 · Writer

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Credit Score: Hwang Dong-hyuk

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Squid Game

Painter 1

Wed Sep 17 2025 – Fri Jun 27 2025

#	Name	Score	Year	Win	Nom	Known	★	Wins	Noms	Votes
1	Squid Game	4500.00	2021	•	•	•	7.9	6	14	759904

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Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Jo Yuri, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Yim Si-wan, Park Sung-hoon, and Kang Ae-sim at an event for Squid Game (2021)

Kang Ha-neul, Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Jo Yuri, Yang Dong-geun, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Roh Jae-won, Chae Gook-hee, Lee David, Yim Si-wan, Park Sung-hoon, Park Gyuyoung, Kang Ae-sim, and Wi Ha-joon at an event for Squid Game (2021)