Na Young-seok: Star TV Producer & Creative Visionary

Na Young-seok (widely known as Na PD) is a premier South Korean television producer and director who has redefined the landscape of modern entertainment. A graduate of Yonsei University with a degree in Public Administration, he began his career as a producer in the 27th open recruitment class at KBS (Korean Broadcasting System). He rose to national stardom through his innovative direction of the hit variety show 2 Days & 1 Night.

After being promoted to deputy director at KBS Entertainment in 2012, he transitioned to the media giant CJ ENM in 2013. His career is marked by an unprecedented string of mega-hits, including the Over Flowers series, Three Meals a Day series, New Journey to the West series, Youn's Kitchen, and Encyclopedia of Useless Knowledge. In recognition of his immense contribution to the industry, he was awarded the Grand Prize (Daesang) in the TV category at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards in 2015—a rare feat for a variety show producer.

He is also an accomplished author, having published The Race is Long Anyway (어차피 레이스는 길다) and co-authored PD, Who & How.