Hong Jong-chan is a distinguished South Korean television director, celebrated for his profound impact on the Korean drama industry. He made his directorial debut with the highly acclaimed MBC drama "The Legend" in 2007, showcasing his exceptional storytelling skills and visionary approach to television production. Hong's portfolio is adorned with numerous hit series that have captivated audiences both domestically and internationally. His works include "Tamra, The Island" (2009), which was praised for its unique narrative and stunning cinematography, and "Live Up to Your Name" (2017), which gained immense popularity for its unique blend of time travel and medical drama . One of his hallmark projects, "Dear My Friends" (2016), is lauded for its heartfelt portrayal of aging and friendship, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Hong's adeptness at exploring deep emotional and social themes continued with "Life" (2018), a medical drama that delves into the intricacies of hospital politics and ethics, and "Her Private Life" (2019), which charmed audiences with its romantic and humorous take on fandom culture . In 2022, Hong directed the groundbreaking Netflix series "Juvenile Justice", a gripping legal drama that addresses juvenile crime and justice. This series was noted for its intense performances and insightful commentary on societal issues, further cementing Hong's status as a director who not only entertains but also provokes thought and dialogue . Hong Jong-chan's exceptional ability to blend emotional depth with compelling storytelling has made him one of the most respected and influential directors in the Korean entertainment industry. His works continue to resonate with audiences, reflecting his unwavering commitment to creating high-quality, impactful television.
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Biography from IMDb.
- South Korea
- Director, also producer
- 13 on MovieCove · 18 credits in all
What are Hong Jong-chan's films like?
Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.
Themes
Moods and endings
- Happy2
- Bittersweet7
- Ambiguous4
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Hong Jong-chan's films?
As of October 24, 2026, all 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (7).
Subscription and free streaming for Hong Jong-chan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
18 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.
Teach You a Lesson(2026)
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows
Mr. Plankton(2024)
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
Link: Eat, Love, Kill(2022)
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows
Juvenile Justice(2022)
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows
Her Private Life(2019)
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
Life(2018)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Live Up to Your Name(2017)
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
Dear My Friends(2016)
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows
Loss:Time:Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
My Secret Hotel(2014)
Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows
Secret Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Doctor Stranger(2014)
Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows
The Master's Sun(2013)
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows
City Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Prosecutor Princess(2010)
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
Tamra, the Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
First Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
A full career of 15 titles, 14 of them dated from 2009 to 2026.
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
Is Hong Jong-chan's work okay for kids?
Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.
Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.
Who does Hong Jong-chan work with?
People who share at least 2 of Hong Jong-chan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jin Hyuk shares the most, 3.
Directors
- Jin HyukShared titles: Doctor Stranger (2014), The Master's Sun (2013), Prosecutor Princess (2010)See all 3 shared titles with Jin Hyuk
Writers
- Hee-gyoung NohShared titles: The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (2017), Dear My Friends (2016)See all 2 shared titles with Hee-gyoung Noh
Actors
- Choi Jung-wooShared titles: Juvenile Justice (2022), My Secret Hotel (2014), The Master's Sun (2013)See all 3 shared titles with Choi Jung-woo
- Kim Mu-yeolShared titles: Teach You a Lesson (2026), Juvenile Justice (2022)See all 2 shared titles with Kim Mu-yeol
- Lee Sung-minShared titles: Teach You a Lesson (2026), Juvenile Justice (2022)See all 2 shared titles with Lee Sung-min
- Moon Ga-youngShared titles: Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022), Live Up to Your Name (2017)See all 2 shared titles with Moon Ga-young
Producers
- Jang Jeong-doShared titles: Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022), Dear My Friends (2016)See all 2 shared titles with Jang Jeong-do