Lee Byung-hun, Park Chan-wook to Vote on Oscars
Park Chan-wook(left) andLee Byung-hun
ActorLee Byung-hun, star directorsPark Chan-wookandLee Chang-dong, and DreamWorks cinematographer Jhun Yong-duk were inducted into the U.S. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday.
They join a growing roster of Korean filmmakers in the ranks of the Academy, which awards the Oscars. Last year directorsIm Kwon-taekandBong Joon-ho, actorsChoi Min-sikandSong Kang-hoand animator Kim Sang-jin-I joined the illustrious ranks alongside Hollywood superstars.
Candidates for membership are recommended by two members and screened by the Academy's board of governors, and members have voting rights in the Academy Awards.
The Academy has about 6,000 members. Among the 683 new entrants this year, women accounted for 46 percent and non-white people for 41 percent.
Among the stars who joined this year were Emma Watson, best known as Hermione in the Harry Potter series, John Boyega and Idris Elba.
Two Korean Americans were also among new entrants, independent movie directorKim So-yongand Daniel Dae Kim, who appeared in the hit series "Lost".
Source from :Hancinema