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If you are watching my films and wondering, am I missing humorous speak because I'm not Korean? Am I missing out? You don't have to worry, because you're only missing probably about a few cents worth out of your ticket price.

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Park Chan-wook
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 23
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