Yoo Young-eun

In this Korean name, the family name is Yoo.
Yoo Young-eun
유영은
Born1990 (age 33–34)
South Korea
OccupationTelevision Director
Years active2016–present
Korean name
Hangul
유영은
Revised RomanizationYoo Yeong-eun
McCune–ReischauerYoo Yŏngŭn

Yoo Young-eun (Korean: 유영은; born 1990) is a South Korean television director that started her career in KBS. She worked as assistant director in drama like Descendants of the Sun, Queen of Mystery, Manhole, and Queen of Mystery 2. Her directorial debut as main director was in KBS Drama Special 2018, and she also worked on KBS Drama Special 2019 and KBS Drama Special 2020. In 2019, She received the 22nd Gender Equality Award for KBS Drama Special — Socialization: Understanding of Dance. She also directed television series How to Buy a Friend (2020) and won the 243rd PD of the Month Award. Her first historical drama, Bloody Heart, was screened at the 31st Energa Camerimaju International Film Festival and was longlisted in 2022 Rose d'Or Awards.

Career

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Yoo started her career as director in KBS Drama Department. She worked as assistant director in drama like Descendants of the Sun, Queen of Mystery, Manhole, and Queen of Mystery 2.[1][2]

In 2018, Yoo had the opportunity to be the main director for the KBS Drama Special 2018. She directed two one-act dramas, "Too Bright for Romance" and "Dreamers." Yoo made her official directorial debut with the fourth installment of KBS Drama Special 2018, "Too Bright for Romance," which aired on October 5, 2018. The drama was based on Kim Geum-hee's novel of the same name, which had won the grand prize at the 7th Young Artist Award in 2016.[3] Yoo reunited with Choi Kang-hee for this drama, and the cast also included Lee Won-keun, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.[1]

Yoo then directed the seventh installment of KBS Drama Special 2018, "Dreamers," which aired on October 25, 2018. Written by Baek So-yeon), Dreamers depicts the story of Jin-wook (played by Lee Hak-joo) and Se-young (played by Kim Sae-byeok) who lose their loved ones and try to escape reality through dreams.[4] In both dramas, Yoo cast Kim Joo-hun after being impressed by one of his theater performances.[3]

In 2018, Yoo had an opportunity to be main director for KBS Drama Special 2019 Socialization: Understanding of Dance. Yoo was awarded Minister Award (Grand Prize) in the drama category at the 22nd Media Award for Gender Equality[A] for her directing on the drama.[5]

In 2020, Yoo, along with actors Lee Sang-yeob and Lee Yoo-young, collaborated in KBS Drama Special Trace of Love. The drama, written by Jeong Hyun, portrays a heartfelt examination of a past relationship. The plot revolves around Lee Joo-young, an assistant manager at an architectural office, who is joined by her ex-boyfriend Ji-seop, played by Lee Sang-yeob, as they both delve into the remnants of their past romance. The drama offers viewers an opportunity to closely observe the intricacies of their journey.[6]

In 2020, Yoo directed her first series, How to Buy a Friend, which is based on the Daum webtoon 'Friendship Contract' by Laad Kwon and aired on KBS2 from April 6 to 14, 2020. The story follows two teenagers who enter into a contractual relationship: Heo Don-hyuk (Shin Seung-ho) promises to protect Park Chan-hong (Lee Shin-young) from his bully in exchange for help in uncovering the truth behind his girlfriend's suicide.[7] Yoo received favorable reviews for her sensuous and beautiful visualization and won the 243rd PD of the Month Awards.[6][8]

"In particular, director Yoo Young-eun was someone who trusted and waited for the moment when the true emotions of the actor and the role came out."

— Kang Han-na about Yoo Young-eun, Esquire Korea Interview[9]

In 2022, Yoo directed her first 16 episodes historical drama Bloody Heart. The series is a 2022 South Korean television show starring Lee Joon, Kang Han-na, Jang Hyuk, Park Ji-yeon, Heo Sung-tae, and Choi Ri. It aired on KBS2 from May 2 to June 21, 2022, every Monday and Tuesday. The show is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions. Yoo explained that the Korean title 'Red Single Heart' refers to an unchanging, sincere heart, and promised an entertaining drama exploring the implications of a heart turning red. The series gained popularity for its stunning visuals and the outstanding performances of the actors who embodied their characters perfectly.[10][9]

In 2023, Yoo was reported as the director of the upcoming Hong Sisters' OTT romantic comedy Can This Love Be Translated?, which is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025.[11] On June 27, 2024, Netflix confirmed the production of the series and revealed the casting of Kim Seon-ho, Go Yoon-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee Yi-dam, and Choi Woo-sung.[12] Go Youn-jung departed for Japan on June 24, 2024, for filming.[13] Production preparations were completed in June 2024, with filming starting shortly after in various locations such as Japan and Italy. The aim was to wrap up filming by early 2025. Trii Studio, a subsidiary of Imaginus, is overseeing the production.[14][15] Ryu Hyung-jin, vice president of production company Imaginus, disclosed that Studio Sot, run by the Hong Sisters, and Trii Studio, managed by female creators Kim Jin-yi, Lee Na-jeong, and Lee Yoon-jung, are both under the umbrella of Imaginus, under the leadership of CEO Choi Jin-hee.[16][17] Studio High will handle the visual effects of the drama.[18]

Filmography

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Television and web drama credits
Year Title Network Credited as Notes Ref.
English Korean Assistant Director Director
2016 Descendants of the Sun 태양의 후예 KBS2
  • Yoo Young-eun
  • Kim Hyung-joon
Series [2]
2017 Queen of Mystery 추리의 여왕 Yoo Yeong-eun Kim Jin-woo [19]
Manhole 맨홀: 이상한 나라의 필 Yoo Yeong-eun, Kang Byung-seok Park Man-young [20]
2018 Queen of Mystery 2 추리의 여왕 2 Yoo Yeong-eun Choi Yoon-Suk [21]
KBS Drama Special — Too Bright for Romance 드라마 스페셜 시즌9 <너무 한낮의 연애> — Yoo Young-eun one act-drama [22][23]
KBS Drama Special — Dreamers 드라마 스페셜 시즌9 <도피자들> [24][25]
2019 KBS Drama Special — Socialization: Understanding of Dance 드라마 스페셜 2019 <사교-땐스의 이해> [26]
2020 KBS Drama Special — Traces of love KBS 드라마 스페셜 2020 <연애의 흔적> [27]
How to Buy a Friend 계약우정 Lee Hyun-kyung, Jang Min-seok Series [28][29]
2022 Bloody Heart 붉은 단심 — [30]
2024 Can This Love Be Translated? 이 사랑 통역 되나요? Netflix [31][32]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
22nd Media Award for Gender Equality[A] 2019 Minister Award (Grand Prize) KBS Drama Special: Socialization: Understanding of Dance Won [34]
243rd PD of the Month Awards[B] 2020 TV drama PD of the Month How to Buy a Friend Won [8]
Rose d'Or[C] 2022 Best TV drama Bloody Heart Longlisted [36]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b The Gender Equality Media Award is an awards ceremony organized by the Korea Gender Equality Education Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF). It was established in 1999 to recognize and honor broadcast reports that contribute to the promotion of gender equality values in South Korean society.[33]
  2. ^ The PD of the Month Award, hosted by the Korea PD Association, pursues the public interest of broadcasting and encourages PDs and writers who produce programs that bring joy and emotion to viewers, improving program production conditions, promoting freedom of expression, and promoting public awareness. The purpose is to contribute to the development of broadcasting and society through rights protection.[35]
  3. ^ The Golden Rose Award is an international award recognized for its history and authority, founded by the Swiss Broadcasting Company in 1961 and developed into a major event of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The purpose is to select and recognize outstanding and creative TV and radio program production.

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