Chung was born in
Seoul,
South Korea. He attended
Dongguk University in 1990, initially majoring in theater, and later switched his focus to cinematography. While attending Dongguk University, he directed three short films. During his senior year, he made his debut as cinematographer on a feature called
Yuri. Chung debuted in the US as cinematographer in the film
Stoker. In 2017, Chung was invited to join the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Chung was invited to join the
American Society of Cinematographers as a member in October 2023, becoming the first and the only Korean cinematographer of the ASC. Chung is currently under the
United Talent Agency. ==Filmography==