Yeijin Cho

Yeijin Cho’s name might not be plastered across billboards, but trust me, you’ve definitely seen the fingerprints. If you’ve rolled your eyes at the CGI in some movies, well, Black Panther (2018) wasn’t anywhere near that list—Cho was part of the magic that made Wakanda look so damn cool. The dude knows how to bring a world to life, no joke. And then there’s Okja (2017), that wild, genre-flipping trip about a super pig and a kid. Remember the feels? That blend of whimsy and heartbreak? Yeah, Cho had a hand in making that whole weirdly beautiful vibe work. Now, if you’re hyped for sci-fi, Mickey 17 (2025) is the next project with Cho involved. People are buzzing because it’s directed by Bong Joon Ho, the same genius from Parasite. The story’s about this disposable employee on a far-off planet who keeps getting cloned after he dies on the job—sci-fi existential crisis, anyone? It’s got action, dark comedy, and all that weird, clever stuff you’d expect from a Bong Joon Ho flick. Cho’s skill in world-building and visual storytelling is what ties these films together—he’s the type who doesn’t just fill in the background, but makes you feel like you’re falling right into the screen. If you dig movies that actually try something bold—visually and emotionally—Yeijin Cho is a name worth clocking. Not a flashy celebrity, but the kind of creative that makes the movie magic stick with you long after the credits roll.