Producer and director Shim is to this day one of the most popular comedians on Korean television. Since embarking in the movie industry, he has been involved in the output of nearly 100 movie productions, whether as screen writer, developer, director, actor, producer or executive producer. Though still relatively unknown in the United States, Hyung-Rae Shim has been selected by "Asia week" magazine as one of Asia's most influential leaders in computer technology of the 21st century. For the advances he has made in science fiction filmmaking, the government of Korea recognized Shim as one of the most vital Korean thinkers of our time.