Director Kim Jee-woon, known for acclaimed films such as 'Cobweb', 'I Saw the Devil', and 'The Age of Shadows', has been officially invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). As one of 529 new members announced by the organization on June 24 (local time), this invitation grants him voting rights for the prestigious Academy Awards (Oscars). This recognition highlights his distinctive directorial style and contribution to global cinema, alongside fellow invitee and Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang. - Director Kim Jee-woon has been selected as an official invitee to the Academy, securing voting rights for future Oscar ceremonies. - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced a total of 529 new members on June 24, including prominent figures like Kim Jee-woon and Maggie Kang. Q: Why is this trending? A: Director Kim Jee-woon is trending because his invitation to the Academy grants him official voting rights for the Oscars, cementing his influence in the global film industry. | Director Kim Jee-woon, known for acclaimed films such as 'Cobweb', 'I Saw the Devil', and 'The Age of Shadows', has been officially invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). As one of 529 new members announced by the organization on June 24 (local time), this invitation grants him voting rights for the prestigious Academy Awards (Oscars). This recognition highlights his distinctive directorial style and contribution to global cinema, alongside fellow invitee and Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang. - Director Kim Jee-woon has been selected as an official invitee to the Academy, securing voting rights for future Oscar ceremonies. - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced a total of 529 new members on June 24, including prominent figures like Kim Jee-woon and Maggie Kang. Q: Why is this trending? A: Director Kim Jee-woon is trending because his invitation to the Academy grants him official voting rights for the Oscars, cementing his influence in the global film industry.