[Festival Talk 5] Producing Exhuma and Choosing Stories That Resonate with Kim Young Min

SOTA Studio Theatre | 8 Feb 2026 | 2PM - 3.30PM

Join producer Kim Young Min as he shares behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the critically-acclaimed Exhuma (dir. Jang Jae-hyun). Hear what it takes to bring a bold vision to life, from striking the perfect balance between art and commerce to the deep research that gave the film its chilling authenticity. This talk will also explore the considerations he makes when choosing projects to work on, whether in regard to personal taste, creative vision, or market potential.

Kim Young-min

Kim Young-min is an established film producer in the Korean film industry. He has been involved in the production of more than 20 films and series. Amongst them, Secretly Greatly (2013) and Exhuma (2024) were big successes, breaking box office records in South Korea and overseas.

Kim Young-min