A son of Korean immigrants, Chung grew up on a small farm in rural Arkansas and then attended Yale University, majoring in Ecology. During his senior year, Chung dropped his plans for medical school and turned to filmmaking. He studied film at the University of Utah, earning his MFA in 2004.
| Movie | Twisters | 2024 |
| Movie | Minari | 2020 |
| Movie | Abigail Harm | 2012 |
| Movie | Lucky Life | 2010 |
| Episode |
The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert |
2023 |
| Movie | Minari | 2020 |
| Movie | Abigail Harm | 2012 |
| Movie | Lucky Life | 2010 |
| Movie | Abigail Harm | 2012 |
| Movie | Lucky Life | 2010 |
| Episode |
Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter Directors |
2021 |
| Episode |
The Daily Show Lee Isaac Chung |
2021 |