Director Yeon Sang-ho's "Gunche" Lays Groundwork for Release in 124 Countries

Set for Release in Korea on May 21

Still cut from the movie 'Gunche'.

The distributor Showbox announced on May 6 that director Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Gunche" has laid the groundwork for release in 124 countries. The company has signed distribution agreements with major overseas distributors.

Release dates have already been confirmed in several countries. The film will premiere in Taiwan and Malaysia on May 22, followed by France, Singapore, and the Philippines on May 27. Australia and New Zealand will see its release on June 11, and North America on August 28. In Korea, it will be released on May 21.

North American distributor Well Go stated, "We trust in director Yeon Sang-ho's proven directorial abilities demonstrated in his previous works." Taiwanese distributor Movie Cloud commented, "It is interesting how the film portrays the infected as a collective intelligence that evolves."

"Gunche" tells the story of survivors trapped inside a building sealed off due to a mysterious outbreak, who must confront the infected as they evolve into unpredictable forms. The cast includes Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Ko Soo, among others.

The film will have its world premiere in the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

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