Kim Ki-duk, a South Korean film director and esteemed professor, has left an indelible mark on the cinematic world. Internationally renowned for his 1967 blockbuster, Yonggary, a giant-monster film that continues to captivate audiences to this day, Kim Ki-duk's illustrious career spanned an impressive 66 films, with his directorial debut dating back to 1961 and his eventual retirement from the film industry in 1977.
As one of the pioneering figures of the Korean cinematic wave of the 1960s, Kim Ki-duk, along with his contemporaries Kim Soo-yong and Lee Man-hee, played a pivotal role in shaping the country's film industry during this pivotal period. The melodrama genre, in particular, stood out as the most distinctive and successful of this era, showcasing the emotional depth and storytelling prowess of Korean cinema.
