The World of Love

“The World of Love”: Who is its director Yoon Ga-eun, a rising figure in Korean cinema?

“Reply” – Yoon Ga-eun released a third feature film about a high school student whose past suddenly resurfaces. Childhood and adolescence play a significant role in the work of this South Korean filmmaker.

Article by Adèle Buijtenhuijs – Published on May 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Yoon Ga-eun’s interest in cinema started in a child’s bedroom. Films like “Diabolo Menthe” by Diane Kurys shaped her artistic tastes. She graduated from the National University of Arts in Seoul and made a mark in France with “Guest,” winning the Grand Prix at the short film festival in Clermont-Ferrand in 2012. At 44 years old, she released her third feature film this year, “The World of Love,” focusing on the daily life of a cheerful, popular high school student. Children and adolescents remain central to her work, which she describes as unintentional but driven by her love for capturing the age of vivid experiences.

Yoon Ga-eun admires filmmakers like Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ken Loach, the Dardenne brothers, Agnès Varda, and Mike Leigh. She believes in a cinema that serves society and makes a difference.

Discover the review for “The World of Love,” a film that addresses sexual violence and resilience in a sensitive manner.

“The World of Love,” South Korea (1h59). Written by Yoon Ga-eun. Starring Seo Su-bin, Jang Hye-jin, Kim Jeong-sik. Available in theaters.

Tags: Cinema, South Korea, Korean Cinema, Feature

(Image with caption: Yoon Ga-Eun previously directed “The World of Us” (2016) and “The House of Us” (2019). Semosi/Media Prod.)

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