A Beginner’s Guide To Bong Joon-ho

To celebrate the release of #Parasite, Will Webb takes a closer look at the early work of South Korean #director #BongJoonHo
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[@gauravsingh-hk8bb]

Memories of murder is undoubtedly a masterpiece

[@kieranrichards7243]

I watched Memories of Murder for the first time during a Cinema Studies course last year and it is definitely my favourite film of his. The last few scenes still stick with me.

[@darrylwolfe7359]

Agreed 100%. Its my favorite korean movie

[@user-tp3kr6rf5e]

내 인생 영화

[@sonawaav]

Hi Gaurav.. Where can i find this movie (memories of murder) with english subtitles.. Can u plz share details

[@atticusv668]

In all fairness... basically everything that Bong has made after Barking Dogs Never Bite has either been a masterpiece or bordering on one.

[@healingdog364]

Everything doesn’t have to be about America... As Bong has said, Oscar is a local event.

[@Digger-Nick]

A local event that represents 80% of the world's cinema.

[@Digger-Nick]

@J U Hot is it biased? That doesn't even make sense.

[@Aswinishere]

As a fan already of Bong, seeing him winning is like watching a friend succeed big. Not surprised by the talent, but surprised the world (or rather Hollywood) accepted him.

[@eatfugu]

Bong is a legend

[@nositadewi5705]

What kind of bong?

[@josephine1465]

Bong Joon Ho on his prime 😊

[@telephilia]

Bong can now do about anything he wants, even in Hollywood.

[@denniszenanywhere]

I don't like his Hollywood films. Two literal and commercial for me. Not much nuance. Not his choice certainly. We know Weinstein was breathing down his shoulder on Snowpiercer, having hm edit his work. His Korean movies are the best. Hope he keeps making only Korean movies, because then he will have absolute control of his material. We also know what happened to Park Chan Wook's Stoker. Just awful. Let them do it their way.

[@Fenrir214]

@@denniszenanywhere He'll have the power to do so now. The Oscars is his do whatever you want ticket. Though there might be product placements or stuff like that.

[@dugilee4236]

Bong could have been greater, but South Korean Republican blacklisted him, because film host was anti-American/Government, and was not allowed to make a movie.

[@newsic14]

Mother is best in my opinion.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Until Parasite, I think Mother was his best work. Anyone care to discuss which one is better: Mother or Memories of Murder?

[@Indietrix]

@@denniszenanywhere between the two I'd probably pick Memories of Murder, but it's a close-run thing. I see them as companion films really, both dealing with similar themes but with divergent characters and outcomes.

[@denniszenanywhere]

@@Indietrix You're right about the two being companion pieces. Here's my ranking of Bong Joon Ho's movies 1. Mother and Memories of Murder 2. Parasite 3. The Host Didn't bother ranking Okja and Snowpiercer. Not a big fan of those movies.

[@w21aaaaa]

@@Indietrix Just watched Mother. Terrifyingly beautiful. I personally consider it as a spiritual sequel to Memories of Murder.

[@user-ds3of5so2s]

ending scene of mother is one of best ending in movie history. snowfiercer? okja? no way.... That's fucking hollywood style movie. there's no color of Bong. I think mother is best of Bong's whole movie.

[@SHGZR]

FYI, the real murderer depicted in Memories of Murder got caught in 2019. He had been already in prison for years for murdering his sister-in-law when the old genetic evidence finally identified him.

[@nobodycares6941]

Is it the Hwaseong murders guy?

[@natashadeborah]

@@nobodycares6941 yes it is

[@elgato1677]

I`m a Korean and I was really shocked that American people don`t like to watch the movie with subtitle. But later, I could understand it because almost of the famous movies are made in English. We Koreans or another nation`s people don`t feel uncomfortable to watch with subtitle.

[@kimri123]

것보다 한글자막은 정말 쉽고 빠르게 읽히지만 (한글의 위대함), 영어는 그렇지 못해서 순간순간의 장면을 읽느라 놓치기 때문이라네요. 우리나라 사람들이 자막영화를 더 좋아하는 것과는 반대로요.

[@bautistacorrea4497]

I'm argentinian and I really wanted to see Parasite with the korean dub and spanish/english subtitles, but i couldn't find any place to see it, so i had to see with spanish dub ;_;

[@jonahsanisiosiua9747]

I speak and understand english but prefer subtitles because I can't hear the movie while I'm munching away at snacks

[@ezramalzbender7934]

I am fan of subtitles because I enjoy watching international films and documentaries in the original language.

[@amy_yoshikawa]

I am soooooo happy, such a underrated director finally got the recognition he truly deserves. What a lucky man, Sir Bong Joon Ho.

[@user-xv9ki4bn7c]

he's not underrated tho in South Korea he ist one of the most known director

[@amy_yoshikawa]

@@user-xv9ki4bn7c I am talking about outside South Korea. I know in Korea he is well known.

[@tayojones9460]

I just watched Parasite today and it was fantastic. Bong is now my new favourite director.

[@Namdaq]

Memory of Murders and Mother is underrated.

[@nooneaskedbut5433]

I'm so glad to find out that it's not just me who's so obsessed with Bong

[@nooneaskedbut5433]

What? Oh my god. I didn't know that. If that's true than he's dealing with some serious issues. Maybe he's fine now after getting some help if that interview was old. But beating animals is not NORMAL.

[@user-so6zr4yv4d]

Aaron Burr that not true bro. That was some tabloid rumour shit don’t believe it... He is a normal person and didn’t beat no animals... just wanted you to know!

[@nooneaskedbut5433]

@@user-so6zr4yv4d actually I had replied to some comments that talked about him doing cruelty... THEY DELETED THR REPLIESSS... IDK WHAT TO BELIEVE... BUT I'M NOT GIVING IT THAT MUCH OF A THOUGHT.. COULD BE A RUMOUR.

[@eternalenigmas635]

I watched "Okja" with my mother, who had never seen a foreign film. She enjoyed it very much.

[@ozero_animation]

I am so glad Bong won the Oscar! He deserved it

[@luvyourmood]

memories of murder is still one of the best bong's movie

[@blckisle]

Mother is the best, definitely.

[@vaibhavsajith4267]

maive whisperwind memories of murder?

[@allier1867]

mother is so unsettling. will never forget that movie

[@RookieCookieWookie]

the opening and last scenes were jarring

[@nobodycares6941]

I'm glad that he's getting more recognition after the Oscars.I've been watching him since I was a child

[@prathmeshatkar9562]

park chan wook.. is another legend filmmaker from South korea..

[@XZeroCounterX583]

I need to binge watch his movies man. They sound all in par with Parasite.

[@XZeroCounterX583]

Thanks for likes. I watched every movie. I watched his first movie at the very last. It's pretty chill. Just reminding myself in case I come here again

[@studioherald]

Sharing it here in case anyone is interested in checking this out. Meet the son of Parasite Director Bong Joon-ho, Korea’s up-and-coming filmmaker Hyomin 🎬 It’s his first video interview! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZSxfnmYlriGfJY

[@siddharthghosh8750]

Memories of murder and parasite are one of the greatest. There is so much one can learn from these movies. Bong compels you to confront the harsh truths, cruelty and ignorance humans are capable of...

[@callumblake2083]

“Something much darker lurks beneath the surface” I see what you did there

[@ToThoseWhoVanished]

Such movies are a perfect blend of reality and fantasy in secrecy. Best part is his movies give you an answer, don't upset you but leaves a feeling in your mind instead of the heart.

[@politicalstabwound6247]

Snowpeircer...interesting....but I absolutely love Host...its something I often put in to pass time.

[@estebanlacrosse7847]

This video is amazing with how well you depict the director discography and how you show his films

[@captainroast5889]

I remember watching that monster movie 10 yrs ago or more.. I never knew he was the same director. Although, I remembered the actor very well.

[@tky8970]

I m korean i think MOTHER is BEST OF BEST

[@princessthyemis]

This is so well-written! Sharing this to my page. I LOVE Parasite!

[@tremendous1163]

did anyone notice kang-ho song is in most of bong's movies

[@user-hq6cw2zm2l]

Song with bong cemical is awsome

[@cydre3401]

He is to Bong what De niro is to Scorsese

[@orxihui]

@@user-hq6cw2zm2l chemistry이에요

[@MAronson]

Fantastic

[@stote]

I think 'Memories of murder' is better than ' Parasite '.

[@aidenholmes7233]

I believe they are on par with each other, but the ending of parasite doesn't compare with memories of murder!

[@edmonngo8439]

@@aidenholmes7233 true! that haunting 4th wall breaking stare that song kang ho made felt like he was staring right into my soul. but for me mother is first upon the opening scene and the ending comes full circle. then memories at 2 and parasite at 3rd. the host 4th. okja and barking dogs next

[@eskim4584]

Jin Choi same here. I enjoyed parasite though memories of murder still is the best out of his works

[@campkira]

yeah same..

[@Namdaq]

@@aidenholmes7233 the ending of MOM is good too

[@yong1626]

BONG'S TOP 3 masterpieces. Memory of murder Mother Parasite Their all ending scene is awesome. U can feel they are all so 'BONG'tical. Haha

[@omarsabih]

Memories of Murder is still my favorite Bong Joon-Ho film.

[@anamia9905]

This was a lovely video, I am happy to have stumbled upon this! Lovely work dude :3

[@thomasnthapang3704]

"Memories of a murder" will always be my favorite

[@xena4975]

Memories of murder is the best

[@Digger-Nick]

Memories just wasn't that good

[@vaibhavsajith4267]

Hugh Jass no it was great as good as parasite if not better

[@Digger-Nick]

@@vaibhavsajith4267 Memories had zero plot progression and a terrible ending lol. The dude looks at the camera like the killer was supposed to be some one-eyed purple monster and not a normal person! Man who would've thought. . .

[@vaibhavsajith4267]

Hugh Jass terrible ending you should stop watching movies then

[@NjabuloHadebe]

BONG, YOURE LEGEND!

[@dnld1234]

In my experience with Bong Jun Ho's movies, he clearly shows there is no such thing as complete happy ending... it will traumatize u for very very long time.

[@ankithamahesh5192]

I absolutely loved okja and I neeeeed to watch parasite soon

[@j.o3586]

Thanks!!!!! Fantastic!

[@sottosotto4056]

Just what i was looking for after watching parasite!

[@ngk4292]

Snowpiercer Memories of murder Mother The host Okja

[@pathosderdistanz9341]

'White Man'(1993, Debut film), 'Incoherence'(1994), 'Barking Dogs Never Bite'(2000), 'Sink & Rise'(2003)...

[@codent]

well done, thank you!

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Thanks for the vid! I subbed.

[@Seeattle]

His movies have the “gotcha” intelligence of watching a really good anime only in real life. And as for his directing style? It’s just so good, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Wish I could pick apart all of the qualities that make his style. Camera angle and creative lighting are definitely some of the features. If I could pick my favorite directors of this era, I’d say Bong Joon-ho, Sadfie Brothers, Quinten Tarantino and Wes Anderson. Any other suggestions?

[@comradejosephstalinoftheus8698]

Ari Aster, Paul Thomas Anderson, The Coen Brothers, and Park Chan-Wook.

[@comradejosephstalinoftheus8698]

Bong Joon-Ho and David Fincher are my two favorites from this century so far.

[@kobiosama]

Song kang ho to bong joon ho is what bill murray is to wes anderson. Love every of his movies x

[@Bee-zs1sb]

I've seen Okja, Snowpiercer, and Parasite. Now I want to watch more

[@Marz2727]

I enjoyed Mother a lot, it caught me off guard several times

[@jappethbentagud8876]

Hint: when you see that one korean man who usually plays as a protagonist father.. its a Bong Joon ho Film..

[@ymaye9103]

He recycled most of the actors. Even Tilda Swinton is in two movies of Bong.

[@WickedWeekee]

Great Bong

[@yaseen.7473]

5:40 "something much darker lurks beneath the surface" I see what you did there!

[@user-wq9mw2xz3j]

Oh cool. I had watched the movie snowpiercer 2 times (long time ago) and I had no idea it was the same guy who made parasite. Wasn't an exceptional movie, but it was good and unique, and that's why it deserved a second watch.

[@maxvetter1336]

Where’s the love for Barking Dogs Never Bite? I don’t think it’s his best, but I think it’s one of them.

[@DrWho44]

This Guy I’m glad you mention it. I’ve seen it just after the film came out. I thought it was really good as a debut film. I saw his potential but didn’t expect that he became what he is now.

[@jonasnolle4544]

I agree, it's clearly a debut where he was still figuring out a lot of things, but some of what has become his signature style is already in there. The temporary tone-shift from quirky indie movie to horror in the "Boiler Kim" was amazing. He really knows how to capture the audience.

[@FatlBushida]

my first bong joon ho movie was The Host its still my top 5 list

[@themalvaezshow5640]

And Parasite won big at the Oscars

[@shankarsughosh7199]

Now that is RANGE!!!!!

[@queenkim7436]

I love this movie. Can anyone tell me how to contact director Bong Joon-Ho? I'm a writer and I want him to read my stories and tell me how it it. I just love him and everything about him

[@jerrygil1965]

I think you gotta call a Hollywood studio or email them

[@vikas-dt1rx]

I watched all his movies few days back in release order Ranking: Note : last movie doesn't means its worse 1. Parasite 2. Memories of murder 3. The host 4. Snowpiercer 5. Mother 6. Okja And i didn't watch trailer or plot nothing i just downloaded it and watched. After i watched all his movies i find something similar that i am watching all Christopher nolan movies both direct have unique mindset for movies

[@45hk76]

mother, memories of murder, host - masterpiece

[@kevincgrabb]

For the record, Seo is pronounced saw. eo is from French, like in GEOrges. Awwwwwwwwwww

[@michellejung4124]

Kevin Grabb that’s right. ‘saw’ or Suh ... ..

[@amansworld________8775]

Count me in I am in the fanlist

[@user-sr4jr2kn8r]

Bong Joonho getting famous more and more in america. Impressive...

[@meteormeteor5226]

Memories of murder - the best one

[@withcoffee8145]

The original title of ‘Memories of Murders’ is ‘Sweet memories of Murders’ in Korean. That’s creeping me out.

[@zennie508]

Since alotta peeps seem to love Memories of Murder, here's a fun fact. The story is based on the real unresolved serial murder case, where the culprit was caught in 2019 last year. Lee at the time was already serving time in jail for another unrelated crime, but he won't be held accountable for the murder since the statue of limitation has been expired.

[@younggypaik8927]

Would more of his movies come to show in the local theatres?

[@bbww4736]

As a Korean cinephile, the best Bong movies in my opinion are: 1. Mother 2. Parasite, memories of murder 3. The Host 4. Snowpiercer 5. Okja

[@nextgenpromotion3542]

I agree

[@adorakikon9367]

anyone realise ' the host ' and ' paresite'

[@pukoroo6881]

memories of murder is better than parasite.and mother is also masterpiece

[@islamicschoolofmemestudies]

If outlast was going to be adapted to movie...i want this guy to be the director.

[@dexterellis7818]

Another confirmation that there is a rich cinematic banquet available outside of Hollywood. You only have to adjust your palette. Snowpiercer is great cult sci fi movie with an added layer of social commentary.

[@TurtleGamers1]

There are a lot of Parks in Bong Joon-ho's movies

[@jubamas0]

Do bong through his cinema

[@Vincent1808]

Didn’t even mention “Barking dogs never bite“

[@haemaincinema6331]

I mean, that's a movie even Director Bong himself said publicly "It's a corny film. Please don't watch it." Maybe they wanted to honor the director's wish?

[@hc.kms.327.c]

The memory of muther is best!

[@RandomGuy-nm6bm]

Nope spoilersum gonna watch all of them

[@azero9994]

Are you all forgetting "Barking Dogs Never Bite"

[@sirwilliams94]

PALME DIOR

[@actorpedia7331]

Do you want to know more about Bong Joon-ho? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJXJqZWobNV4m9k

[@hanlee3345]

So many Parks xD

[@kingsejong5983]

Guys, just watch all periotd

[@pedroesteves3018]

everybody is named Park in his movies ahaha

[@sadcat9108]

아니 난 심지어 한국인인데 봉준호 영화 다 보지도 않았단말임ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@lachry4019]

Imagine needing a guide to watch movies

[@31webseries]

Okay, seriously how could you skip Mother?

[@twohundread]

I'm shocked there isn't mother

[@rupendrakeisham6698]

Memories of Murder 🔥

[@jabyalex7868]

Wait so does bong just recycle the same last name constantly? (Park)

[@victorlozano3305]

The narration of the absurd,wich is taken from Marcuse....

[@Jargon]

Lesson no 1: His name is not Pong Hollywood.

[@kom1i]

Memories of Murder is 10x better than Parasite

[@jonathanho8751]

Omg finally!

[@dellyspice]

u r not sure which one u should watch? just watch all of his films without any info. u don't wanna do that cuz u might waste ur time? don't worry. u won't. trust me.

[@rampageblaster6987]

And after all that nice presentations of His previous masterpieces still.... there's no sign from him to actually mentions one of the "Elephants in the Room" if we mentioned South Korea. the Idol Industries, the peoples in it, the peoples outside it, the hypocrisy of it, the exploitative nature of it,the toxicity of the SK Showbiz, the government and the societies point of views on it and tons other variables. If He want to make a good statement that really "Hurt" the consciousness of SK peoples why not take a shot to the topics where he got his fame and wealth?

[@artifexrex1578]

do you really need a beginners guide to watch moooovies?

[@arunv1909]

once u win , everything u made will look like a masterpiece though r not , people just see things in a perspective even u would have not thought

[@user-ds3of5so2s]

Okja and Snowpiercer isn't good movie than dir.Bong's other movies. Mother is the top notch of Bong's world. Memories of murder, the host... I recommend.

[@user-oe9bj6hn9o]

설국 열차 재밌었는데 왜ㅠ

[@minajulia6740]

okja and snowpiercer are the best. Bong Junho's movies are all fun and make me think about social and environmental animals once again.

[@user-ds3of5so2s]

@@user-oe9bj6hn9o 성현아 마더나 살추같은 영화에 비하면 별로인거 맞잖아

[@user-oe9bj6hn9o]

@@user-ds3of5so2s 문기야 니 말도 맞는거 같다

[@420skidrow]

never heard of him or seen his movies

[@gulgae5969]

괴물은 한국사회를 정말 적나라하게 잘보여줬다..

[@gangnam-seoul]

살인의 추억은 명작이다. 실제 범인이 잡혔다는건 알고 계신가요?

[@jihadijohn9408]

tbh okja was boring af

[@danielx40]

2:05 “having grown up in the South Korean’s Military dictatorship..” what?? That one is on the north.

[@fanybidan3665]

SK did have a military dictatorship. It's explained in movies such as "1987" and "A Taxi Driver" (the latter is with the same protagonist as "Parasite"). Both films are Korean and I super recommend them, especially the latter.

[@danielx40]

fafany y thanks. Didn’t know much about it.