Kim Sang-jin (film director)

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Kim Sang-jin
Born (1967-08-09) August 9, 1967 (age 56)
Education Hanyang University - Theater and Film
Occupation(s) Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active1989-present
Korean name
Hangul
김상진
Hanja
Revised Romanization Gim Sang-jin
McCune–Reischauer Kim Sangchin

Kim Sang-jin (born August 9, 1967) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and producer. [1] He directed the hit comedies Attack the Gas Station (1999), Kick the Moon (2001) and Jail Breakers (2002). [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  2. Kim, Gab-sik (18 June 2001). "Film Review - The Moonlit Night in Shilla". The Dong-a Ilbo . Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. Lee, Sang-eon (19 October 2004). "Director refuses to get serious". Korea JoongAng Daily . Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. "Press Conference - Attack The Gas Station 2". 10Asia. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. Song, Woong-ki (14 January 2010). "Director Kim Sang-jin runs out of gas". The Korea Herald . Retrieved 15 July 2015.