Oldboy was written by Hwang Jo-yoon, Lim Joon-hyung, Park Chan-wook and directed by Park Chan-wook.

● True Story? 2003 Drama

Is Oldboy based on a true story?

Director: Park Chan-wook
Writers: Hwang Jo-yoon, Lim Joon-hyung, Park Chan-wook
Production country: South Korea
Released: November 21, 2003

Yes — Oldboy (2003) is based on Old Boy by Garon Tsuchiya (manga series); Old Boy by Nobuaki Minegishi (manga series).

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Yes — Oldboy (2003) is based on Old Boy by Garon Tsuchiya (manga series); Old Boy by Nobuaki Minegishi (manga series).

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