Cast Reveals Why They Agreed to Star in New Zombie Film "Peninsula"
"Train to Busan" is one the most purely entertaining zombie films and did not upset viewers because of its great cinematography and plot. Now, prepare yourselves as the sequel "Peninsula" is preparing for its premiere!
The setting of the "Peninsula" will be four years after the unprecedented disaster took place, leaving Korea in ruins after the zombies overrun the whole place.
During their online press conference on June 16, the actors were present, including director Yeon Sang Ho. They revealed that they were invited to the Cannes Film Festival, but the event did not push through because of the pandemic. Kang Dong Won felt honored, and some of his friends abroad said their congratulations as well.
Lee Jung Hyun said she was pleased and was looking forward to going to the festival, but was disappointed since they couldn't attend. She continued thanking the director for giving her the chance to be part of the film and be invited to the prestigious event.
Kwon Hae Hyo also commented that the news was welcoming and that being invited to the Cannes Festival made them feel reassured when gathering and meeting with an audience.
This will be director Yeon Sang Ho's third time to have been invited to the festival, before "The King of Pigs" and "Train to Busan." Since this is a sequel, this is the first time a Korean film series was invited. He shared that it is a relief that they look at "Peninsula" with high regards, and was also wondering why among his six projects, only three were chosen.
The director added that they already have plans for the "Peninsula" even if they were filming "Train to Busan" early on, in the hope that "Train to Busan" will be a success. He went on and said that they used more computer graphics and effects twice than the prequel.
Kang Dong Won received praise from the director for his great action scenes. He will play Jung Suk, a survivor who has not stepped foot in Korea in four years. His reason for joining the film is that he is not bothered to do a project as a predecessor, while some actors have no desire for it. He added that since there has not been a Korean film that showed an apocalypse.
Further, actor Lee Jung Hyun said he always liked zombie films and saw "Train to Busan" four to five times in theaters. He was fascinated and got so much interest that Korea mad such a perfect zombie film. While having thought about it, he received a call and was really surprised. He finds the scenario and the character very interesting. He said the film became more intense as if the zombies were faster in "Peninsula," and the storytelling is faster.
Zombies were very important, so the choreography must be planned, so they can deliver it properly. Kim Min Jae said that zombies were very memorable for their energy. The director even joked about switching roles with the zombies, but the actor hesitantly said he won't do it.
Director Yeon Sang Ho ended the conference, quoting, "In post-apocalyptic period, hope is necessary. Please, think of the movie as a story of the people who established that hope was imperative."
"Peninsula" premieres this July. Watch the new exhilarating teaser below!
