Chaewon Suh (서채원) grew up in South Korea and studied Film, TV, and Multimedia at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. There, she gained hands-on experience in directing, editing, cinematography, and producing. During her time at university, she also worked as an assistant director for K-pop live broadcasts, further developing her on-set skills.

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After graduating, Chaewon officially entered the film industry by joining as AD in Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) feature films, Disney+ series, and other professional productions.

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In 2022, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an MFA in Directing at Chapman University, where she directed three short films and worked as an assistant director on numerous narrative projects.