Train to Busan’sYeon Sang-ho is officially developing another zombie movie. The South Korean director previously helmed the 2016 film, which told the story of a father and daughter and other passengers who struggle to survive on a train from Seoul to Busan when a zombie virus breaks out in the country.Train to Busanwas well-liked at the time of its release, getting a nearly universally positive 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89% among audiences. Since then, Yeon has worked with Netflix on the seriesHellboundand theupcoming movieRevelations.
PerDeadline, Yeonhas officially announced plans for a new zombie film,Gunche. Production on the new movie has started, and three cast members have been announced, including Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook, and Koo Kyo-hwan. The film’s English-language title has not been revealed yet, but the movie is set to be released next year. Distributor Showbox describedGuncheas “the culmination of Yeon Sang-ho’s universe, spanning from Train to Busan to Peninsula.”
What This Means For Yeon Sang-ho
How Is Gunche Connected To Train To Busan?
While the full plot details ofGunchehave not yet been revealed, the title’s meaning sheds light on what the film could be about. According to the report,“gunche” is a Korean word that means biological colony. This phrase implies some kind of virus or spreading or at least a group of biological organisms. This meaning evokes some kind of zombie virus akin to what was depicted inTrain to Busan, hinting at the origin of the zombieness inGunche.
Train To Busan Ending Explained
Yeon Sang-ho and Gong Yoo’s critically acclaimed 2016 zombie movie, Train to Busan, has a bittersweet ending that leaves audiences wanting more.
The statement thatGuncheis “the culmination of Yeon Sang-ho’s universe, spanning from Train to Busan to Peninsula” also suggests thatthis may be the last zombie film from Yeon for a while, ending a franchise.The2020 filmTrain to Busan 2:Peninsulais considered to be set in the same universe, though it is a standalone sequel. The announcement did not state thatGunchehad the sameTrain to Busanconnection, but with the title’s translation also implying some kind of virus, this seems possible.
Peninsula Was Not As Well-Liked As Train To Busan
Actor Gong Yoo as Seok-woo in Train to Busan.
Train to Busanis by far Yeon’s most beloved work, providing an emotional and character-driven take on the zombie apocalypse genre. However,Peninsulawas far less revered,putting pressure onGuncheto restore the Yeon zombie film name. The film already features different cast members fromTrain to BusanandPeninsula, and as such, I think it would be most appropriate forGuncheto differentiate itself from its immediate predecessor while still providing a satisfying ending to a mini-franchise.
