Jason Yu

South Korean Nationality

Born on October 25th, 1989 in Seoul (South Korea)

Jason Yu began cultivating an interest in storytelling when he stumbled upon a creative writing class at university. He consumed countless films during his years in the military, further solidifying his love for the craft. Upon discharge, he joined the university's filmmaking club, where he studied directors and created his own short films. After graduating, he worked on film sets and continued to direct his own films. His short film The Favor won awards at numerous film festivals in Korea.