Jang Kyung ik

Biography

Jang Kyung-ik is a South Korean film producer, filmmaker, and entertainment executive who has played an important role in the development of the country's film and television industries. He is widely recognised for producing successful Korean films and television dramas, including Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013), Train to Busan (2016), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Doctor Cha (2023), and Moving (2023).

Born on 12 January 1972 in South Korea, Jang graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in Economics. Before entering the entertainment industry, he worked at Shinsegi Telecommunications. He later moved into cinema exhibition and distribution, joining Megabox in 2002, where he worked in film programming and eventually became the programming team leader. His responsibilities included selecting films for theatrical release, planning film events, and understanding audience preferences.

Career in film production

In 2008, Jang became one of the founding members of Next Entertainment World (NEW), a South Korean film investment, production, and distribution company. He played an important role in building the company's film business and later became head of its film division.

In addition to his work as a producer, Jang held several senior management positions in the entertainment industry. He served as CEO of Studio&NEW, a television production subsidiary of Next Entertainment World, and was involved in developing content for domestic and international audiences.

In July 2024, CJ ENM appointed him as the chief executive officer of Studio Dragon, one of South Korea's leading television production companies. In this position, he has been responsible for strengthening the company's production capabilities and expanding its presence in the global entertainment market.