Joseph Kahn

Joseph Kahn is a South Korean-born American director known for his influential work in music videos and feature films. He has directed numerous high-profile music videos for artists including Eminem, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Imagine Dragons, often characterized by ambitious visuals and narrative complexity. His feature films include the action thriller Torque (2004), the horror comedy Detention (2011), the satirical rap battle movie Bodied (2017), and the horror comedy Ick (2025). )

Kahn emerged in the 1990s as a key figure in hip hop music videos, working with artists such as Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre, before transitioning to mainstream pop and rock acts in the 2000s and beyond. Notable videos include Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie," Taylor Swift's "Blank Space," and Imagine Dragons' "Thunder," establishing him as one of the era's most prolific and distinctive music video directors. His style frequently blends cinematic techniques, action sequences, and storytelling, influencing the evolution of the music video format.