The works of South Korean film director Park Chan-wook includes a mystery thriller based on the Japanese manga and is one of three films which collectively are known by what name?
Park Chan-wook Park Chan-wook ( ] ; born August 23, 1963) is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, producer, and former film critic. One of the most acclaimed and popular filmmakers in his native country, Park is most known for his films "Joint Security Area", "Thirst" and what has become known as "The Vengeance Trilogy", consisting of 2002's "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance", 2003's "Oldboy" and 2005's "Lady Vengeance". His films are noted for their immaculate framing, black humor and often brutal subject matter.
Korean melodrama Korean melodrama refers to a subgenre of melodrama, which drew largely on native Korean narrative and theatrical forms through adaptations of traditional folk tales and pansori. This genre also drew its influences from Japanese theatrical "shimpa" and early Hollywood films.