{{Short description|South Korean filmmaker (born 1990)}} {{Family name hatnote|Yoo|lang=Korean}} {{Infobox person | name = Yoo Young-eun | image = Yoo Young-eun January 13, 2026.jpg | native_name = | native_name_lang = ko | caption = Yoo in 2026 | other_names = | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1990}} | birth_place = South Korea | education = | alma_mater = | occupation = Television Director | years_active = 2016–present | agent = | notable_works = | website = | module = {{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes|headercolor=transparent |hangul = %유영은 }} }} '''Yoo Young-eun''' ({{korean|유영은}}; born 1990) is a South Korean television director that started her career in KBS. She worked as assistant director in drama like ''Descendants of the Sun, Queen of Mystery, Manhole,'' and ''Queen of Mystery 2.'' Her directorial debut as main director was in KBS Drama Special 2018, and she also worked on KBS Drama Special 2019 and KBS Drama Special 2020. In 2019, She received the 22nd Gender Equality Award for ''KBS Drama Special — Socialization: Understanding of Dance.'' She also directed television series ''How to Buy a Friend'' (2020) and won the 243rd PD of the Month Award. Her first historical drama, ''Bloody Heart,'' was screened at the 31st Energa Camerimaju International Film Festival and was longlisted in 2022 Rose d'Or Awards.
== Early life == Yoo Young-eun's passion for television dramas began at a young age. Her interest was sparked by the popular series ''Winter Sonata'' when she was in elementary school. By the time she reached her third year of middle school, she had decided to pursue a career as a director and started preparing to enter the broadcasting industry.<ref name="KBSStar">{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jae-hwan |date=January 26, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: [인터뷰] 유영은 감독 “결핍의 인물, 치유와 상처, 넷플릭스와 드라마“ (넷플릭스 ‘이 사랑 통역 되나요’) |trans-title=[Interview] Director Yoo Young-eun: "Characters of Deficiency, Healing and Wounds, and Netflix and Drama" (Netflix's "Lost in Translation") |url=https://kstar.kbs.co.kr/list_view.html?idx=391014 |access-date=2026-01-25 |website=January 26, 2026 |language=ko}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== Early Career and Assistant Directing (2012-2017) === Yoo Young-eun began her career in 2012 by joining the KBS Drama Department. During this initial phase, she gained experience as an assistant director on several notable KBS dramas, including ''Descendants of the Sun, Queen of Mystery, Manhole,'' and ''Queen of Mystery 2.''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ahn |first=Yoon-ji |date=November 19, 2018 |script-title=ko:유영은 PD, 처음이지만 노련하다 [M+안윤지의 PICK터뷰] |url=http://www.mbn.co.kr/news/entertain/3689958 |access-date=August 2, 2024 |website=Maeil Broadcasting Network |language=ko|title=|trans-title=PD Yoo Young-eun, First Time but Experienced [M+ Ahn Yoon-ji's PICK Interview]}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
=== Directorial Debut and KBS Drama Specials (2018-2019) === Yoo transitioned to main director in 2018, helming two episodes of ''the KBS Drama Special'' anthology series. Her official directorial debut came with ''KBS Drama Special'': ''Too Bright for Romance'' (Episode 4, aired October 5, 2018), based on Kim Geum-hee's novel of the same name which had won the grand prize at the 7th Young Artist Award in 2016.<ref name="Maeil2">{{Cite web |date=2018-10-25 |script-title=ko:'도피자들' PD, 이학주·김새벽·김주헌을 캐스팅한 이유 |trans-title=The reason for casting 'Dreams' PD, Lee Hak-joo, Kim Sae-byeok, and Kim Joo-heon |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2018/10/666578/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Maeil Business Newspaper |language=ko}}</ref> The drama featured a reunion with Choi Kang-hee and co-starred Lee Won-keun.<ref name=":0" /> Later that year, she directed the seventh installment of ''KBS Drama Special'': ''Dreamers'' (aired October 25, 2018), written by Baek So-yeon, which depicted characters coping with loss through dreams, Jin-wook (played by Lee Hak-joo) and Se-young (played by Kim Sae-byuk).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-26 |script-title=ko: KBS 드라마스페셜 '도피자들' 이학주X김새벽X최유화X김주헌..몽환적 매력 가득 |url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1S62AYYG8U/GL0102 |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=The Seoul Economic Daily |language=ko}}</ref> Yoo cast Kim Joo-hun in both projects after being impressed by his theater performances.<ref name="Maeil2" />
In the following year, Yoo directed the ''KBS Drama Special'' ''Socialization: Understanding of Dance''. Her direction earned her the prestigious Minister Award (Grand Prize) in the drama category at the 22nd Media Award for Gender Equality{{Efn||group=upper-alpha|name=Gender Equality}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-03 |script-title=ko:한국양성평등교육진흥원, 제22회 양성평등 미디어상 수상작 발표 |trans-title=Korea Gender Equality Education Promotion Agency announces the winner of the 22nd Gender Equality Media Award |url=https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=422796 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Culture News |language=ko}}</ref>
=== First Series and Continued Drama Specials (2020) === 2020 marked Yoo's series directorial debut with ''How to Buy a Friend''. Based on Laad Kwon's Daum webtoon ''Friendship Contract'', the KBS2 series aired April 6-14, 2020 followed teenagers Heo Don-hyuk (Shin Seung-ho) and Park Chan-hong (Lee Shin-young) in a protective pact while investigating a suicide.<ref>{{cite web |last=Park |first=So-hyun |date=March 2, 2020 |script-title=ko:KBS 월화극 '계약우정'으로 다시 출발…4월 6일 첫방송[공식] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000234548 |access-date=April 16, 2020 |website=Spot TV News |publisher=Naver |language=ko}}</ref> Yoo received significant acclaim for her "sensuous and beautiful visualization," winning the 243rd PD of the Month Awards.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2020-10-21 |script-title=ko:될 성 부른 작가·연출자, 미리 '찜'...'드라마스페셜' 온다 |url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/202010213980H |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=The Korea Economic Daily |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
That same year, Yoo directed the ''KBS Drama Special: Trace of Love''. Written by Jeong Hyun, the drama examines a past relationship as former lovers confront lingering emotions. The plot follows Lee Joo-young (Lee Yoo-young), an architectural office assistant manager, who is reunited with her ex-boyfriend Ji-seop (Lee Sang-yeob).<ref name=":5" />
=== Historical Drama and Critical Acclaim (2022) === {{Quote box | quote = "In particular, director Yoo Young-eun was someone who trusted and waited for the moment when the true emotions of the actor and the role came out." | author = — Kang Han-na about Yoo Young-eun | source = Esquire Korea Interview<ref name="ESQUIREKOREA" /> | align = right | width = 30% | bgcolor = #CEF2EC }}
Yoo ventured into historical drama with ''Bloody Heart'' in 2022. As her first 16-episode project, the show featured an ensemble cast including Lee Joon, Kang Han-na, Jang Hyuk, Park Ji-yeon, Heo Sung-tae, and Choi Ri. It aired on KBS2 from May 2 to June 21, 2022, and was available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions. Yoo noted that the Korean title, ''Red Single Heart'', signifies an unchanging, sincere heart, reflecting the show's themes of loyalty and passion. The series was lauded for its stunning visuals and powerful acting performances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-22 |script-title=ko:[굿바이★'붉은 단심'] 이준·장혁, 치열했던 연기 전쟁 |url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2022062121510004403?t=20240310224021 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Hankook Ilbo |language=ko}}</ref><ref name="ESQUIREKOREA">{{Cite web |last=Korea |first=Esquire |date=2022-06-20 |script-title=ko:배우 강한나가 이 이전의 작품들과 달랐다고 말하는 이유 |url=https://www.esquirekorea.co.kr/article/67308 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=ESQUIREKOREA |language=ko}}</ref> Furthermore, it was longlisted for the 2022 Rose d'Or Awards.<ref name=":3" /> ''Bloody Heart'' was selected for the TV Series Competition at the 31st Energa Camerimage International Film Festival, where it received a Golden Frog nomination.<ref name="Camerimage">{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Tom |date=2023-10-26 |title=Energa Camerimage reveals TV Series Competition line-up |url=https://britishcinematographer.co.uk/energacamerimage-reveals-tv-series-competition-line-up/ |access-date=2026-02-16 |website=British Cinematographer |language=en-GB}}</ref>
=== Streaming series with Netflix (2026) === In 2023, Yoo was announced as the director of the romantic comedy ''Can This Love Be Translated?'', written by the Hong Sisters.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jin-young |date=April 24, 2024 |script-title=ko:김선호x고윤정 '이 사랑 통역 되나요?', 넷플릭스行...대세 조합 |trans-title=Kim Seon-ho x Go Yoon-jung 'Can this love be translated?', Netflix... trend combination |url=https://m.joynews24.com/v/1711415 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424004700/https://m.joynews24.com/v/1711415 |archive-date=April 24, 2024 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=Joy News 24 |language=ko}}</ref> Netflix confirmed the production on June 27, 2024, announcing a cast including Kim Seon-ho, Go Yoon-jung, Sota Fukushi, Lee Yi-dam, and Choi Woo-sung.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jin-young |date=June 27, 2024 |script-title=ko:김선호x고윤정, '이 사랑 통역 되나요?' 출연 확정...후쿠시 소타 韓 데뷔 |trans-title=Kim Seon-ho x Go Yoon-jung, 'Can this love be translated?' Confirmation of appearance... Fukushi Sota's debut in Korea |url=https://m.joynews24.com/v/1735244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240627002020/https://m.joynews24.com/v/1735244 |archive-date=June 27, 2024 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=조이뉴스24 |language=ko}}</ref> The series was produced by Imaginus and its subsidiaries Studio Sot and Trii Studio,<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2024 |script-title=ko:[인터뷰] 이제는 어떤 방식으로 협업하느냐가 훨씬 중요하다, 류형진 이매지너스 부대표 |trans-title=[Interview] Now how to collaborate is much more important, Deputy President Ryu Hyung-jin Imaginus |url=http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=104617 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308094936/http://m.cine21.com/news/view/?mag_id=104617 |archive-date=March 8, 2024 |access-date=March 8, 2024 |website=Cine21 |language=ko}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |title=Ko-pick: Introducing Korea's "Bridge" Studios |url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/ko_pick.jsp?blbdComCd=601029&mode=VIEW&seq=40 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420141929/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/ko_pick.jsp?blbdComCd=601029&mode=VIEW&seq=40 |archive-date=April 20, 2024 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Korean Film Biz Zone |language=en}}</ref> with visual effects handled by Studio High.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Mi-ae |date=2024-06-20 |script-title=ko:[인터뷰] '전두광 머리' 완성한 그가 생각하는 "VFX의 역할은..." |trans-title=[Interview] He thinks that "VFX's role is..." |url=https://www.maxmovie.com/news/438324 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620064034/https://www.maxmovie.com/news/438324 |archive-date=June 20, 2024 |access-date=June 21, 2024 |website=Max movie |language=ko}}</ref> Production preparations were completed in June 2024,<ref name="Film Making2">{{Cite web |last=Ko |first=Jin-young |date=February 29, 2024 |title=[Film Making]이매지너스 '이 사랑 통역 되나요'...6월 촬영 돌입 |trans-title=[Film Making]Imaginus 'Can this love be translated'... Filming started in June |url=http://www.thebell.co.kr/free/content/ArticleView.asp?key=202402271421179680109471&lcode=00 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301060005/http://www.thebell.co.kr/free/content/ArticleView.asp?key=202402271421179680109471&lcode=00 |archive-date=March 1, 2024 |access-date=March 8, 2024 |website=The Bell News |language=ko}}</ref> filming took place in South Korea as well as international locations including Kamakura and Enoshima in Japan, Alberta in Canada and Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany in Italy from June 2024 to February 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 28, 2024 |title=Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung starrer 'Can This Love Be Translated?' set to begin production this June |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/kim-seon-ho-and-go-youn-jung-to-star-in-can-this-love-be-translated-series/articleshow/108072703.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310075837/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/kim-seon-ho-and-go-youn-jung-to-star-in-can-this-love-be-translated-series/articleshow/108072703.cms |archive-date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="Q42025">{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jin-young |date=2025-02-04 |script-title=ko:[종합] 넷플릭스, 박보검→김선호·이준호와 2025년 "최고의 라인업" 자신 |trans-title=[Summary] Netflix aims to have the "best lineup" in 2025 with Park Bo-gum, Kim Seon-ho, and Lee Jun-ho. |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1809792 |access-date=2025-02-05 |website=Joynews24 |language=ko}}</ref>
The series follows the romance between polyglot interpreter Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho) and global actress Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung) as they navigate differing love languages. Released on January 16, 2026, the drama debuted at number two on Netflix's global Top 10 before reaching number one for two weeks. Within its first month, it accumulated 259 million viewing hours and 19.7 million views, topping charts throughout Asia and Latin America.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2026 |title=GLOBAL TOP 10 NON-ENGLISH SHOWS |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english?week=2026-01-18 |access-date=January 21, 2026 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2026 |title=GLOBAL TOP 10 NON-ENGLISH SHOWS |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english?week=2026-01-25 |access-date=February 3, 2026 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2026 |title=GLOBAL TOP 10 NON-ENGLISH SHOWS |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english?week=2026-02-01 |access-date=February 11, 2026 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2026 |title=GLOBAL TOP 10 NON-ENGLISH SHOWS |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/top10/tv-non-english |access-date=February 11, 2026 |website=Netflix Tudum |language=en}}</ref> Critics praised the leads' chemistry, the emotional pacing, and the use of international filming locations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Eun-ju |date=January 30, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: 이 풍경 저장 되나요… 최고 조연은 ‘영상미’ |trans-title=Will this scenery be saved? The best supporting role is 'video beauty' |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/081/0003612923 |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=Seoul Shinmun |language=ko |via=Naver News}}</ref> The production was credited with increasing tourism to its filming sites, notably Alberta, Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jang |first=Ju-young |date=January 28, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: ‘이사통’의 그곳, 캐나다 앨버타 주 여행…트립비토즈, 캠페인 전개 |trans-title=Tripbtoz launches campaign to explore Alberta, Canada, the home of "Isatong" |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/009/0005627479 |access-date=February 13, 2026 |website=Maeil Business Newspaper |language=ko |via=Naver News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Geon-woo |date=February 15, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: "이 사랑, 알버타서 통역되나요" 예약 2배 껑충…인기 1위 호텔은? |trans-title=Can This Love Be Translated in Alberta?" Reservations Double… What's the Most Popular Hotel? |url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/008/0005318818 |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Money Today |language=ko |via=Naver News}}</ref>
On April 14, 2026, the Istituto Culturale Coreano announced that Yoo and producer Lee Hyun-young would lead drama workshops and lectures in Rome.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Min |first=Gyeong-rak |date=April 14, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: 이탈리아 영화학교, '이 사랑 통역 되나요' 제작진과 워크숍 {{!}} 연합뉴스 |trans-title=Italian Film School Holds Workshop with 'Can This Love be Translated' Production Team |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260414001100109 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419014814/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260414001100109 |archive-date=April 19, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |work=Yonhap News |language=ko-KR}}</ref> Two days later, they conducted a professional workshop at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, focusing on the creative process and on practical challenges specific to filming in Italy. Later that afternoon, they delivered a lecture to approximately 200 students at Sapienza University of Rome addressing the sociological and artistic factors behind the international success of Korean dramas. They also explored what sets these productions apart from other global works, highlighting how South Korea has transformed its dramas into soft power.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Calogero |first=Laura |date=April 16, 2026 |title=Roma ospita le autrici del K-drama "Come si dice Amore?" |url=https://riflessidasia.altervista.org/k-drama-roma-come-si-dice-amore/ |access-date=April 19, 2026 |website=Riflessi d'Asia Magazine |language=it-IT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Istituto Culturale Coreano |url=https://italia.korean-culture.org/it/760/board/525/read/143453 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419021356/https://italia.korean-culture.org/it/760/board/525/read/143453 |archive-date=2026-04-19 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=italia.korean-culture.org |language=it}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=문화체육관광부 한국문화원 |url=https://www.korean-culture.org/kocc/view.do?seq=1054270&page=1&pageSize=10&photoPageSize=6&totalCount=0&searchType=menu0023&searchText=&searchCondition=1&ctrcode= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419054504/https://www.korean-culture.org/kocc/view.do?seq=1054270&page=1&pageSize=10&photoPageSize=6&totalCount=0&searchType=menu0023&searchText=&searchCondition=1&ctrcode= |archive-date=2026-04-19 |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=www.korean-culture.org |language=ko}}</ref> The program concluded on April 17 with a public talk show titled ''The Charm of Korean Dramas'' held at the Istituto Culturale Coreano, with opening remarks by Kim Choon-goo, the Korean Ambassador to Italy.<ref>{{multiref2|{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2026 |last=Chilli|first=Maria |title=La primavera dello scambio culturale tra Corea e Italia: ad aprile, a Roma e Torino, una ricca vetrina della cultura coreana |trans-title=Springtime of cultural exchange between Korea and Italy: a rich showcase of Korean culture in Rome and Turin in April |url=https://www.2duerighe.com/rubriche/2-mondi/197397-la-primavera-dello-scambio-culturale-tra-corea-e-italia-ad-aprile-a-roma-e-torino-una-ricca-vetrina-della-cultura-coreana.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419055158/https://www.2duerighe.com/rubriche/2-mondi/197397-la-primavera-dello-scambio-culturale-tra-corea-e-italia-ad-aprile-a-roma-e-torino-una-ricca-vetrina-della-cultura-coreana.html |archive-date=April 19, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |website=2duerighe |language=it-IT}}|{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2026 |title=L'eccellenza dei K-drama si fa conoscere in Italia|trans-title=The excellence of K-dramas makes itself known in Italy |url=https://www.2duerighe.com/rubriche/2-mondi/197533-leccellenza-dei-k-drama-si-fa-conoscere-in-italia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419072218/https://www.2duerighe.com/rubriche/2-mondi/197533-leccellenza-dei-k-drama-si-fa-conoscere-in-italia.html |archive-date=April 19, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |website=2duerighe |language=it-IT}} }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Seok-won |date=April 14, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: 문화 세계 최강국 이탈리아 곳곳에 물결치는 'K-컬처' |trans-title='K-Culture' Waves Across Italy, the World's Strongest Cultural Nation |url=https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1093339 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260419055610/https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1093339 |archive-date=April 19, 2026 |access-date=April 19, 2026 |work=Media Pen |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Seok-won |date=April 22, 2026 |title= |script-title=ko: 이탈리아 로마 적신 K-드라마 '이 사랑 통역되나요?' |trans-title=K-drama 'Can This Be Translated?' Captivates Rome, Italy |url=https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1094856 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260502100916/https://www.mediapen.com/news/view/1094856 |archive-date=May 2, 2026 |access-date=May 2, 2026 |work=Media Pen |language=ko-KR}}</ref>
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;" |+Directing credits ! rowspan="2" |Year ! colspan="2" |Title ! rowspan="2" |Network ! colspan="2" |Credited as ! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Note(s) ! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" |{{tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! English ! Korean ! width="15%" | Assistant Director ! width="15%" | Director |- | 2016 ! scope="row" |''Descendants of the Sun'' ! scope="row" |{{lang|ko|태양의 후예}} | rowspan="10" |KBS2 | {{partial}}{{efn-ua|with Kim-joon}} | {{inc|Lee Eung-bok<br>{{ill|Baek Sang-hoon|ko|백상훈 (프로듀서)}}}} | rowspan="4" | Series | <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2020 |script-title=ko:단막극 수난 속 '빛나는 10주년'... KBS '드라마스페셜' |trans-title='Shining 10th Anniversary' in the Single-act Theatre Passion... KBS 'Drama Special' |url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2020110811160000614?t=20231201155536 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Hankook Ilbo |language=ko-KR|title=|last=Kwon|first=Young-eun}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2017 ! scope="row" |''Queen of Mystery'' ! scope="row" |{{lang|ko|추리의 여왕}} | {{yes}} | {{inc|Kim Jin-woo}} | <ref>The Golden Rose Award is an international award recognized for its history and authority, founded by the Swiss Broadcasting Company in 1961 and developed into a major event of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The purpose is to select and recognize outstanding and creative TV and radio program production.</ref> |- ! scope="row" |''Manhole'' ! scope="row" |{{lang|ko|맨홀: 이상한 나라의 필}} | {{partial}}{{efn-ua|with Kang Byung-seok}} | {{inc|Park Man-young}} | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-04 |script-title=ko: KBS 측 "'맨홀' 연출 교체? NO...경쟁력 강화 위해 추가 투입" [공식입장] |url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20170904/86153981/1 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=스포츠동아 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 ! scope="row" | ''Queen of Mystery 2'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|추리의 여왕 2}} | {{yes}} | {{inc|Choi Yoon-Suk}} | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-28 |script-title=ko:'추리의 여왕2' 권상우X최강희, 대본리딩..'韓 최초 추리드라마 시즌제 기뻐' |url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OP15G1CIS/GL0102 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=The Seoul Economic Daily |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''KBS Drama Special — Too Bright for Romance'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|드라마 스페셜 시즌9 <너무 한낮의 연애>}} | rowspan="4" {{N/A}} | rowspan="7" {{yes}} | rowspan="4" |one act-drama | <ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last= |date=2018-12-31 |script-title=ko:[이 배우가 궁금하다] '남자친구' 김주헌, 가벼움 속 반전의 비밀 |trans-title=[I'm curious about this actor] 'Boyfriend' Kim Joo-heon, the secret of the reversal in lightness |url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/culture/view.php?ud=201812311038041980392_1 |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=헤럴드경제 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-30 |script-title=ko:[공식] 배우 최강희, KBS 드라마 스페셜 '너무 한낮의 연애' 출연 확정 |url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1RZQE3B142/GL0102 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=The Seoul Economic Daily |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | ''KBS Drama Special — Dreamers'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|드라마 스페셜 시즌9 <도피자들>}} |<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:유영은 PD, '너무 한낮의 연애'→'도피자들'로 新장르 도전한다(종합) |url=https://v.daum.net/v/20181025145950294 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=언론사 뷰}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yoon |first=Seong-yol |script-title=ko:'도피자들' 유영은PD "꿈으로 도망간 사람들 이야기"|trans-title='The Fugitives' PD Yoo Young-eun "A story about people who ran away to their dreams"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002737223 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=Star News|via=Naver News|language=ko}}</ref> |- | 2019 ! scope="row" |''KBS Drama Special — Socialization: Understanding of Dance'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|드라마 스페셜 2019 <사교-땐스의 이해>}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=김 |first=양수 |date=2019-11-08 |script-title=ko:'사교-땐스의이해' PD "신도현X안승균, 6개월간 춤연습...대역 없이 촬영" |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1220839 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=아이뉴스24 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 ! scope="row" | ''KBS Drama Special — Traces of love'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|KBS 드라마 스페셜 2020 <연애의 흔적>}} | <ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-17 |script-title=ko:[DA포토]유영은 PD, 드라마 스페셜 '연애의 흔적' 연출 |url=https://sports.donga.com/news/article/all/20201217/104492226/1 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=스포츠동아 |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |''How to Buy a Friend'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|계약우정}} | {{inc|Lee Hyun-kyung<br>Jang Min-seok}} | rowspan="2" |Television mini-series |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-03 |script-title=ko:[인터뷰①] '계약우정' 유영은 PD "이신영-신승호 관계 살리며 각색" |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2020/05/452870/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-03 |script-title=ko:[인터뷰②] '계약우정' 유영은 PD "김소혜, 진짜를 연기하고픈 에너지 有" |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2020/05/452871/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=스타투데이 |language=ko}}</ref> |- | 2022 ! scope="row" | ''Bloody Heart'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|붉은 단심}} | rowspan="2" {{N/A}} | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Bo-yeong |script-title=ko:이준·강한나·장혁, KBS2 '붉은 단심' 캐스팅...웰메이드 사극 예고 [공식]|trans-title=Lee Joon, Kang Han Na, Jang Hyuk, KBS2 'Red Heart' Cast... Well-made Historical Drama Preview [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005075902 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Edaily|via=Naver News |language=ko}}</ref> |- | 2026 ! scope="row" | ''Can This Love Be Translated?'' ! scope="row" | {{lang|ko|이 사랑 통역 되나요?}} | Netflix | Netflix original series | <ref>{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Jin-young |date=2023-09-21 |script-title=ko:고윤정, 김선호 만날까..."'이 사랑 통역 되나요?' 검토 중"(공식) |trans-title= Go Yoon-jung, shall we meet Kim Seon-ho..."' Can this love be translated?' Under review" (official) |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1635473 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=아이뉴스24 |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ko |first=Jin-young |date=2024-02-29 |title=[Film Making]이매지너스 '이 사랑 통역 되나요'…6월 촬영 돌입 |trans-title=[Film Making]Imaginus 'Can this love be translated'... Filming started in June |url=http://www.thebell.co.kr/free/content/ArticleView.asp?key=202402271421179680109471&lcode=00 |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=더벨뉴스 |language=ko}}</ref> |}
== Accolades == === Awards and nominations === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+Awards and nominations ! scope="col" |Award ceremony ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Category ! scope="col" |Nominee / Work ! scope="col" |Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" | Baeksang Arts Awards | style="text-align:center;" | 2026 | Best Director – Television | ''Can This Love Be Translated?'' | {{Nom}} | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite news |last=Cho |first=Yong-jun |date=April 13, 2026 |title=Nominees for 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards unveiled |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-04-13/entertainment/movies/Nominees-for-62nd-Baeksang-Arts-Awards-unveiled/2567649 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260416084204/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-04-13/entertainment/movies/Nominees-for-62nd-Baeksang-Arts-Awards-unveiled/2567649 |archive-date=April 16, 2026 |access-date=April 16, 2026 |work=Korea Jongaang Daily |via=joins |language=en}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" | 31st International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage | style="text-align: center;" | 2023 | Golden Frog | ''Bloody Heart'' || {{Nom}} | <ref name="Camerimage" /> |- ! scope="row" | Korea UHD Awards | style="text-align: center;" | 2018 | Best Drama | ''KBS Drama Special — Too Bright for Romance'' || {{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-03 |script-title=ko:고준, KBS 드라마스페셜 2018 '너무 한낮의 연애'로 코리아 UHD 어워드 드라마부문 최우수상작 선정 |url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/249496 |access-date=2026-03-14 |publisher=iMBC News |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |22nd Media Award for Gender Equality{{Efn|'''The Gender Equality Media Award''' is an awards ceremony organized by the Korea Gender Equality Education Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF). It was established in 1999 to recognize and honor broadcast reports that contribute to the promotion of gender equality values in South Korean society.<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:양성평등문화진흥사업 {{!}} 한국양성평등교육진흥원 |trans-title=Gender Equality Culture Promotion Project {{!}} Korea Gender Equality Education Promotion Agency |url=https://kigepe.or.kr/kor/com/abroad.do?menuNo=12700 |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=kigepe.or.kr}}</ref>|group=upper-alpha|name=Gender Equality}} | style="text-align:center" | 2019 | Minister Award (Grand Prize) | ''KBS Drama Special: Socialization: Understanding of Dance'' || {{Won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |last=김 |first=미리 |date=2020-12-17 |script-title=ko:유영은PD "양성평등 미디어상 최우수상 수상, 단막극 계속 제작된다면 다른 PD들도…" |trans-title= Yoo Young-eun PD " Won the Grand Prize of the Gender Equality Media Award, and if the one-act play continues to be produced, other PDs will also…" |url=https://m.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2020121715068102513 |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=MyDaily |language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |243rd PD of the Month Awards{{Efn|'''The PD of the Month Award''', hosted by the Korea PD Association, pursues the public interest of broadcasting and encourages PDs and writers who produce programs that bring joy and emotion to viewers, improving program production conditions, promoting freedom of expression, and promoting public awareness. The purpose is to contribute to the development of broadcasting and society through rights protection.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:한국양성평등교육진흥원, 제22회 양성평등 미디어상 수상작 발표 |trans-title= Korea Gender Equality Education Promotion Agency announces the winner of the 22nd Gender Equality Media Award |url= http://www.kpda.co/new/sub/award/month/intro.html?tb4=2 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=kpda |language=ko}}</ref>|group=upper-alpha}} | style="text-align: center;" | 2020 | TV drama PD of the Month | ''How to Buy a Friend''||{{Won}} |<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Yang-soo |date=2020-06-19 |script-title=ko:이달의 PD상 |trans-title= PD of the Month Award |url=https://www.joynews24.com/view/1274862 |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=iNews 24|language=ko}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |Rose d'Or{{Efn|The Golden Rose Award is an international award recognized for its history and authority, founded by the Swiss Broadcasting Company in 1961 and developed into a major event of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The purpose is to select and recognize outstanding and creative TV and radio program production.|group=upper-alpha}} | style="text-align: center;" | 2022 | Best TV drama | ''Bloody Heart''|| {{Longlisted}} |<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Baek |first=San-ha |date=2023-11-10 |script-title=ko: KBS '붉은 단심', '귀못' 폴란드 국제영상페스티벌 공식 초청 {{!}} 방송기술저널 |trans-title= KBS 'Red Sweet Heart', 'Ear Pond' Official Invitation to the Polish International Video Festival {{!}} Broadcast Technology Journal |url=http://journal.kobeta.com/kbs-%eb%b6%89%ec%9d%80-%eb%8b%a8%ec%8b%ac-%ea%b7%80%eb%aa%bb-%ed%8f%b4%eb%9e%80%eb%93%9c-%ea%b5%ad%ec%a0%9c%ec%98%81%ec%83%81%ed%8e%98%ec%8a%a4%ed%8b%b0%eb%b2%8c/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |language=ko-KR}}</ref> |}
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