Yeon Sang-ho
Born January 1, 1978 · Seoul, South Korea
Yeon Sang-ho is a South Korean film director and screenwriter born in 1978. He has written and directed several notable films, including Train to Busan and The King of Pigs. His work often explores themes of social commentary and human relationships.
2
Films reviewed
7.2
Avg. rating
Train to Busan
Best-reviewed
2016–2026
Years active
Biography
Yeon Sang-ho (born 1978) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the animated films The King of Pigs (2011) and The Fake (2013), and the live-action film Train to Busan (2016).
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Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“Many reviewers found "Train to Busan" to be a surprising yet emotionally draining watch, with some praising its originality and others finding it too intense. Some critics noted that the film's zombie apocalypse is not as groundbreaking as other films in the subgenre. The majority of reviewers agreed that it was well worth watching, even if they don't usually enjoy zombie movies.”
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“The public reaction to the movie "Colony" is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its unique take on the zombie genre and intense urgency. Some viewers are excited for the film's departure from familiar tropes, while others are drawn in by the addition of Korean actors and directors to the franchise. Overall, it seems that fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling experience.”
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Selected Filmography
- Human Vapor(2026)TV Series · 8 epsExecutive Producer
- Movie Room(2018)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Hellbound(2021)TV Series · 12 epsDirector
- Peninsula(2020)Director
- Nattering with Nah(2023)TV Series · 1 ep
- Monstrous(2022)TV Series · 6 epsWriter
- The King of Pigs(2022)TV Series · 12 epsOriginal Film Writer
- The Bequeathed(2024)TV Series · 6 epsExecutive Producer
- Revelations(2025)Director
- The Cursed(2020)TV Series · 12 epsWriter
- JUNG_E(2023)Writer
- The Ugly(2025)Graphic Novel
- Seoul Station(2016)as Young Man 4 (voice)
- The Cursed: Dead Man's Prey(2021)Writer
- Psychokinesis(2018)Director
- Because I Want to Talk(2019)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Senior Class(2016)Original Story
- The King of Pigs(2011)Director
- Master and Man(2014)Producer
- Love Is Protein(2008)Director