K Zombies in Korea: Jun Ji Hyun and Yeon Sang Ho's 'Colony' Reimagines the Apocalypse In Korean media, zombies often serve as harbingers of social collapse, disease outbreaks, and catastrophic consequences.
Director Yeon Sang Ho's 'Colony' draws on this rich cultural heritage to create a unique blend of action, horror, and thriller elements that depart from traditional Western zombie narratives.
The collaboration between Jun Ji Hyun and Yeon Sang Ho was instrumental in shaping the zombies that roam the streets of Seoul.