In 1997, Kang took on the challenge of directing the action-packed SHIRI. SHIRI set Korean box-office records upon release, captivating more than 6 million people in his native land and bettering the blockbuster record previously held by TITANIC (4.5 million).
Kang stands apart from his Korean contemporaries in his balance between form and content, leading to comparisons to Luc Besson and John Woo.
His popularity in Korea is not limited to the film industry. He was honored as "Man of the Year" by the JOONANG DAILY NEWSPAPER and the DONGA DAILY NEWSPAPER, two major Korean newspapers. Kang was also lauded as one of the "50 LEADERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE IN ASIA" by BUSINESS WEEK.
Kang heads his own production company, Kang Je-Gyu Films.
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