Yim Pil-sung, 1972
Writers · May 13, 1972
Yim Pil-sung
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Yim Pil-sung is 54 years old, born May 13, 1972 in South Korea · Taurus.
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About
Yim Pil-sung crafted visceral psychological thrillers that blurred horror and humanity across three decades. Born May 13, 1972, in South Korea, he wrote and directed Antarctic Journal (2005), Hansel and Gretel (2007), and Scarlet Innocence (2014). As a Taurus, he brought methodical precision to unraveling moral ambiguity on screen.
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Biography
Yim Pil-sung is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Born May 13, 1972, he entered the industry with Antarctic Journal (2005), a survival thriller he both wrote and directed. He followed with Hansel and Gretel (2007), a contemporary reimagining of the fairy tale that became a standout in Korean cinema. Scarlet Innocence (2014), his third major feature, deepened his signature style of psychological tension layered with visual restraint. As a screenwriter and director, Yim shapes narrative and visual language simultaneously—a dual craft that demands both structural rigor and cinematic vision. His Taurus birth places him within the sign of deliberation and sustained focus, traits reflected in his meticulous genre work. Based in South Korea, Yim has remained a defining voice in Korean thriller cinema since the 2000s.
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Trivia
- Yim wrote and directed Antarctic Journal, a survival-horror film set on an Antarctic research station.
- Hansel and Gretel (2007) reimagined the Brothers Grimm tale as a contemporary psychological horror.
- Scarlet Innocence (2014) marked his third feature as both writer and director.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Yim Pil-sung tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Yim Pil-sung?
- Yim Pil-sung is 54 years old (born May 13, 1972).
- When is Yim Pil-sung's birthday?
- Yim Pil-sung was born on May 13, 1972.
- What is Yim Pil-sung's zodiac sign?
- Yim Pil-sung is a Taurus, born May 13, 1972.
- What is Yim Pil-sung's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yim Pil-sung was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Yim Pil-sung from?
- Yim Pil-sung is from South Korea.
- What does Yim Pil-sung do?
- Yim Pil-sung is a writer.
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