Did You Know? Kim Hyun Joo’s ‘The Bequeathed’ Has Been Created Before ‘Train To Busan’

The new occult Netflix show "The Bequeathed" enjoyed a huge success during its premiere. Within just 3 days, the series took the No. 1 spot as the most streamed work in Hallyu.

To give back to the fans, Yeon Sang Ho, the director, revealed production exclusives and also talked about how he came up with the highly engrossing project. 

Yeon Sang Ho Reveals How 'The Bequeathed' Was Created

In an interview with Netflix, Yeon Sang Ho showed his eternal gratitude to the viewers who supported his new work "The Bequeathed."

The director, for many years, produced high caliber works that instantly became Hallyu classics like "Train To Busan," "Peninsula" and "Hellbound."

"The Bequeathed" follows a woman whose life turns upside down after inheriting a cemetery from an unknown relative. Later on, she experiences bizarre murderous incidents because of it.

The series received great reception from viewers and critics alike, all thanks to its unconventional yet riveting narrative that has never been seen before in other productions.

It's a mixture of fun and thrill where the twists keep every viewer on their toes. Although 2024 just began, "The Bequeathed" already earned the title "Best Dark K-drama of the Year."

According to Yeon Sang Ho, he got the inspiration to create the work after hearing myths and hearsays from the elderly that were entwined with South Korean family culture and sentiments.

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"It's a work that was created while brainstorming with other authors," the director shared. "I wanted to keep the concept of "family" in my works so the drama came out in that context."

Moreover, Yeon Sang Ho shocked the public when he revealed that "The Bequeathed" was created in 2014, even before the release of his most noteworthy film "Train To Busan."

Here's Why You Should Watch 'The Bequeathed'

Besides being helmed by a top-notch director, the work also boasts a stellar cast including Kim Hyun Joo, Ryu Kyung Soo, Park Hee Soon and more.

"The Bequeathed," despite having little promotions, was interesting enough to captivate viewers from around the world, and keep them entertained from beginning until the end.

"The plot twists are so unpredictable. The more I watch it, the more it leaves me speechless," one fan commented. "It even haunts me in my sleep. That's how good it is."

On the other hand, "The Bequeathed" topped the Netflix global charts in just 3 days since its release, proving its success and popularity.

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Written by Elijah Mully.