Longtime power couple of the Korean film scene (Chungmuro) — actor Koo Kyo-hwan and director Lee Ok-seop — are set for a meaningful meet-up with moviegoers.
On the 15th, distributor Showbox announced on its official social media, along with the message "This combo is really happening. The long-awaited meeting of director Lee Ok-seop, actor Koo Kyo-hwan, and director Yeon Sang-ho," the schedule for a special GV (post-screening Q&A) for the film Colony.
News that the couple, now 13 years strong, will stand side by side in front of audiences has already sent anticipation soaring among film fans. With director Yeon Sang-ho, who helmed the movie, also joining, expectations are high for a richer, wide-ranging conversation that bridges on- and off-screen stories.
Currently dominating theaters, Colony is a high-tension thriller about survivors trapped inside a locked-down building during a mysterious outbreak, fighting a desperate battle against ever-evolving infected. Powered by explosive word of mouth, it has stormed past 5 million admissions in just 24 days since release, continuing its unstoppable box-office run.
Netizens reacted passionately, saying, "Please, save me just one seat," "It's already sold out," and "This lineup is absolutely insane," capturing the feel of a fierce ticketing war.
Meanwhile, the Colony special GV featuring director Yeon Sang-ho, actor Koo Kyo-hwan, and director Lee Ok-seop will take place at 6:50 p.m. KST on the 19th at Lotte Cinema World Tower.