Yeon Sang-ho

Yeon Sang-ho is a renowned film director and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to both animated and live-action cinema. He gained international acclaim with his animated films 'The King of Pigs' (2011) and 'The Fake' (2013), which showcased his unique storytelling and dark themes. Yeon transitioned to live-action with the globally successful 'Train to Busan' (2016), a zombie thriller that became a landmark in the genre. He also directed its animated prequel 'Seoul Station' (2016) and live-action sequel 'Peninsula' (2020). His other notable works include 'Psychokinesis' (2018), South Korea's first superhero film, and the television series 'Parasyte: The Grey' (2024) and 'The Bequeathed' (2024), both released on Netflix. Yeon continues to push creative boundaries with projects like 'Colony' (2026), an action horror film, and 'Human Vapor' (2026), a science fiction crime thriller series. His innovative approach to storytelling has solidified his reputation as a visionary filmmaker.

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