Is Bong Joon-ho A-List?
YesA
Yes — Bong Joon-ho is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2019
"Parasite" global success
Ranking Timeline
2003C$0.1M
"Memories of Murder" release
Directs critically acclaimed "Memories of Murder".
2006B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
"The Host" international acclaim
"The Host" receives international recognition.
2013B$3M+$2.5M
"Snowpiercer" global release
"Snowpiercer" released globally, gains attention.
2017B$7M+$4M
"Okja" on Netflix
"Okja" released on Netflix, expands audience.
2019A▲$15M+$8M
"Parasite" global success
"Parasite" becomes a global phenomenon.
2020A$25M+$10M
Oscar wins for Parasite
Wins Best Director & Best Picture, solidifying his status.
2026A$30M+$5M
Influential filmmaker
Continues to be influential filmmaker.
Last updated: February 25, 2026