Han Jin-won is a renowned South Korean screenwriter, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread acclaim and recognition. One of his most notable achievements is his involvement in the critically acclaimed film Parasite, for which he served as the writer. This remarkable feat earned him significant critical praise and recognition, including the prestigious Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. Notably, he shared this honor with Bong Joon-ho, thereby making them the first Asian writers to ever receive a screenwriting Academy Award.
He has made history as a trailblazer in the Asian screenwriting community, paving the way for future generations of writers.