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Han Jun-hee says taking risks helps tell compelling stories
Korean writer-director Han Jun-hee spoke at a Netflix masterclass during the Busan International Film Festival.
He said filmmakers need to take risks to make stories interesting, and that playing it safe can itself be risky.
Han has worked on series including D.P., about military police pursuing deserters, and Weak Hero Class, about bullying and violence at school.
He said stories about the military or school life can reach wider audiences because people may connect through family ties or shared experiences.
Han also said bringing in new directors can help a project succeed.
Two series he is involved in, The Blue Road and Dead-End Job, are set to premiere in the festival’s On Screen section.
Han Jun-hee said filmmakers need to take risks to tell interesting stories.
He made the comments during a masterclass at Netflix’s Creative Asia day at the Busan International Film Festival.
Han discussed how he approached stories that might seem unfamiliar or appeal only to a limited audience.
He said familiar emotions and a clear message can help connect such stories with viewers.
Han is involved in two series premiering in the festival’s On Screen section: The Blue Road and Dead-End Job.
- Who
- Korean writer-director Han Jun-hee.
- What
- He said filmmakers should take risks with unfamiliar stories and discussed how to reach audiences with them.
- When
- During a masterclass at the Busan International Film Festival; the article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Netflix’s Creative Asia day at the Busan International Film Festival in Busan.
- Why
- Han said taking risks can make stories interesting and that filmmakers should focus on the message they want to convey.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
There has to be risk for something to be interesting. Only if you take risks can you tell an interesting story.
We can’t be prejudiced or biased. Whatever the story, I don’t think there’s a topic we can’t cover in a series or film.
If you have a message you want to convey to the audience, what is it you want to say? That is the most important part of filmmaking.
Han’s series D.P. was released.
Weak Hero Class was released, with Han serving as creative director.
Pilot, directed by Kim Han-gyul, was released.
Deadline published its report on Han’s masterclass at the Busan International Film Festival.
- Speaker
- Han Jun-hee
- Festival event
- Netflix’s Creative Asia day at the Busan International Film Festival
- Series in On Screen section
- The Blue Road; Dead-End Job
- D.P.
- Released in 2021
- Weak Hero Class
- Released in 2022
- Pilot
- 2024 film directed by Kim Han-gyul
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