Bong Joon-ho Returns Home in Glory: "Wrapping Up a Long Schedule with Relief"

"Glad to Return to My Original Work of Creation"
Press Conference with 'Parasite' Lead Actors and Staff on the 19th

Director Bong Joon-ho, who won four Oscars for the film 'Parasite,' is returning to Korea through Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport on the 16th. / Yeongjongdo - Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jonggil Lee] Director Bong Joon-ho (51) of the film Parasite, which won four awards including Best Picture at the American Academy Awards, returned home triumphantly on the 16th. Director Bong arrived at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 around 6 p.m. that day. About 150 reporters gathered at the arrival hall. Passengers arriving and airport users who came to greet them stopped on their way, waiting for Director Bong in this unusual scene.

Wearing a black coat and a gray scarf, Director Bong greeted the welcoming crowd by repeatedly waving his hands. Despite the tight schedule and long flight, he maintained a bright expression throughout. He said, "Thank you for coming out in such cold weather. I feel sorry for causing you so much trouble several times since last May at Cannes (International Film Festival)."

Director Bong expressed gratitude to the public who gave warm applause. "Earlier, many people applauded, but I actually want to applaud the people who are excellently overcoming the coronavirus now," he said. He added, "Since I have watched a lot of news in the U.S., I will wash my hands diligently and join the efforts to overcome COVID-19."

Director Bong Joon-ho, who won four Oscars for the film 'Parasite,' is returning to Korea through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the 16th. / Yeongjongdo = Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

Regarding his feelings after about three months of the awards season, he said, "It was a very long schedule, but it ended with a sense of relief." He added, "Now I am glad to quietly return to my original work of creation."

Director Bong is scheduled to attend a press conference on the 19th with the main cast and staff of Parasite to share detailed thoughts on winning the Academy Awards. He said, "At that time, I want to talk very carefully and in detail."

Parasite won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film at the American Academy Awards held on the 9th (local time) in Los Angeles, USA. It overcame both the barrier of subtitles and conservative traditions in Hollywood, the center of the global film industry.

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