Kim Hae-jin

Kim Hae‑jin (also spelled Kim Hye‑jin) is a South Korean filmmaker whose work consistently centers LGBTQ+ themes and the experiences of marginalized people. She began directing in her early 20s, creating short films that highlight minority struggles and social inequities. Her queer‑themed film “There’s No Exit in a Taxi” — about a lesbian couple confronting verbal abuse from a taxi driver — was screened at the Korean Queer Movie Festival, reflecting her commitment to queer storytelling and social critique. She studied film directing at Kaywon Arts University and has earned recognition at festivals including the Seoul International Women’s Film Festival, Seoul Independent Film Festival, and the Jeonju International Film Festival for works such as Us at High Noon . Kim’s films foreground women, queer people, and other marginalized groups, making her one of the emerging voices in Korea’s new wave of socially conscious queer cinema.