“Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho” is curated by Exhibitions Curator Michelle Puetz, with the support of Assistant Curator Nicholas Barlow, Research Assistants Josue Lopez and Jeongsil Yoon, and former Getty Marrow Curatorial Intern Janice Kim.

AMPAS announced a 2025 exhibition dedicated to director Bong Joon Ho, alongside a design exhibition featuring the team behind Barbie.

The Bong Joon Ho exhibit, opening March 22 at the Los Angeles-based museum, will highlight over 100 original items from his personal collection, including story boards, posters, creature models and props,

Based on real-life events, Memories of Murder is a crime drama based movie. This haunting thriller is often considered one of Bong Joon Ho’s masterpieces. In The Host, Bong Joon Ho delivers a unique blend of monster film and family drama. The film is not only a thriller roller-coaster but also reflects environmental issues.

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is set to offer movie enthusiasts an in-depth look at the creative minds behind some of cinema’s most visually striking films. In Spring 2025, the museum will launch two major exhibitions,