Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, rose to international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film.
Tag: Parasite (Movie)
Emmy Success for ‘Squid Game’ Is Hailed in South Korea
After the dystopian Netflix drama picked up multiple wins, Koreans celebrated the awards as the latest example of their country’s rise as a cultural powerhouse.
For Seoul’s Poor, Class Strife in ‘Parasite’ Is Daily Reality
Like the family in the Oscar-winning film, many in Seoul’s so-called dirt-spoon class dwell in basements far below the rich. “Those living up there must look down on people like me like pigs.”
Oscar Triumph for ‘Parasite’ Reflects Academy’s Evolving Identity
The film academy vowed to diversify in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite. That has meant a growing number of members from around the world.
Oscar for ‘Parasite’ Quenches Koreans’ Long Thirst for Recognition
As Bong Joon Ho’s film received Academy Awards for best picture and best director, the honors set off cheers and a burst of pride in a country fearful of being overlooked.