Shim Sung-bo | |
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| Born | 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Alma mater | Korea National University of Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
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| Hangul | 심성보 |
| Revised Romanization | Sim Seong-bo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sim Sŏng-po |
Shim Sung-bo (born 1972) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
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