Youn Je-kyun is a South Korean screenwriter, producer and director. He made his debut in 2001 with the action comedy
Doosaboo ilchae (My Boss, My Hero, 2001). He also directed the teenage comedy
Saekjeuk shigong (Sex is Zero, 2002), action comedy
Nangman jagaek (2003) and the romantic comedy
1Beonga-ui gijeok (Miracle on 1st Street, 2007). The turning point in his career was the film
Haeundae (Tidal Wave, 2009), which is considered to be the first South Korean film of catastrophe (tsunami). Hiswell-done historical drama
Gukjesijang (Ode to My Father, 2014). Besides directing, he also writes screenplays and produces films by other directors.