First Korean to win the Best Director Oscar Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BONGJOONHO First Korean to win the Best Director Oscar (10) New York Times Apr 2, 2021
4% CAPRA Oscar-winning director Frank (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 6, 2026
3% RITT Martin -, Best Director Oscar nominee for Hud (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Feb 21, 2026
3% ARGO Oscar-winning Ben Affleck film (4) Universal Feb 19, 2026
3% SCHLESINGER John -, Best Director Oscar winner for Midnight Cowboy (11) (11) Mirror Quiz Feb 16, 2026
3% TORO Guillermo del ___, Oscar-winning director of "Frankenstein" (4)
3% EILISH First Oscar winner to be born in the 21st century (for Best Original Song) (6) New York Times Feb 10, 2026
3% OPPENHEIMER Best Picture-winning 2023 film (11) Commuter Feb 4, 2026
3% WON Korean lolly (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 30, 2026
3% COSTNER Kevin -, Best Director Oscar winner for Dances With Wolves (7) (7) Mirror Quiz Jan 26, 2026

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