Oh Sung-yoon is a Korean filmmaker, born in 1991. He has directed two feature films, both of which have been nominated for the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film. Leafie, A Hen Into the Wild won the award in 2011.That film was adapted from Hwang Sun-mi’s popular children’s book that has sold more than 1 million copies since its release in 2000. Leafie, A Hen Into the Wild attracted 2.2 million viewers in the Republic of Korea, a major success for Korean animation and for a first-time director.
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