Byun Sung-hyun (; born 1980) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his films The Merciless (2017), Kingmaker (2022), and Kill Boksoon (2023).

Filmography Film Year Film Credited as Director Writer Producer 2012 Whatcha Wearin'? 2017 The Merciless 2022 Kingmaker 2023 Kill Boksoon 2025 Good News

Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2017 54th Grand Bell Awards Best Director The Merciless 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Director 2022 58th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Film Kingmaker Best Director Best Screenplay Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 Best Director 31st Buil Film Awards Best Director 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Film Best Director Best Screenplay 58th Grand Bell Awards Best Film Best Director Best Screenplay 2025 29th Chunsa Film Art Awards Best Director in OTT Film Good News 2026 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards Best Director Best Screenplay 35th Buil Film Awards Best Director Best Screenplay

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