Yeon Sang-ho and Gianna Jun Explore the Evolution of Zombie Films in ‘Colony’

The article discusses director Yeon Sang-ho’s new zombie film ‘Colony,’ which expands his ‘Yeoniverse’ cinematic universe. The film features Gianna Jun (Jun Ji-hyun) as Kwon Se-jeong, a biotech professor trapped in a high-rise during a viral outbreak. Unlike traditional zombies, the infected in ‘Colony’ exhibit collective intelligence, evolving together as a coordinated force. Yeon explains how he used modern dance teams to visualize this concept, contrasting with his previous use of breakdancers for ‘Train to Busan.’ The film’s antagonist, Seo Young-chul (Koo Kyo-hwan), believes imperfect communication causes tragedy, while the protagonist embodies individuality as a human strength. Yeon emphasizes that his work explores humanity through themes of individuality versus collectivism. The article also mentions plans to adapt ‘Colony’ into a video game with Smilegate and notes inspirations from films like ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers.’ Gianna Jun expresses preference for Korean projects, stating that authenticity in storytelling is more globally resonant than Hollywood ventures.