On February 18, an online community shared a post titled: “I went to high school with Jang Hang-jun.” The author began by describing the director as an eccentric even during his adolescence.
“Hang-jun was a bizarre character even in high school,” the writer stated. “She tied a white band around her head with the word ‘Victory’ written on it and pretended to study. But when you looked closely, she was actually reading comics.”
The lighthearted anecdote quickly spread among netizens, many of whom responded with laughter and amusement. Online users commented on it Jang Hang-jun’s playful and humorous personality appears to have remained unchanged since his school days, contributing to his public image as a witty and unconventional director.
Meanwhile, Jang Hang-jun returned to theaters on February 4 with his latest film, The king’s guardian. The film performed well at the box office, surpassing 4 million viewers just 15 days after its release, signaling a success.
Set in 1457 Cheongnyeongpo, The king’s guardian tells the story of a village chief who voluntarily chooses exile for the rebirth of his village and of a deposed young king who has been banished from the throne. The film stars Yoo Hae-jin as Eom Heung-do and Park Ji-hoon as the young King Danjong. The cast also includes Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Joon-hyuk and Ahn Jae-hong.
As the film continues to bomb at the box office, Jang Hang-jun’s schoolday story gives fans a fascinating look into the director’s past, proving that even before he stepped behind the camera, Jang Hang-jun already had the talent to stand out.
Sources: Daum
