[Dispatch=Lee Myung-ju Reporter] Director Yeon Sang-ho has signaled the evolution of the zombie genre. Through his new film 'Swarm' (Director Yeon Sang-ho).

'Swarm' is a story of isolated survivors trapped inside a sealed building due to an unidentified infection outbreak, facing infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable forms.

It opens a new chapter in the 'Yeon Universe.' Director Yeon has conveyed genre appeal and messages of the era through 'Train to Busan,' 'Peninsula,' 'The Face,' and the drama 'Hellbound.'

This work also poses weighty questions to those living in modern society. It depicts a collectively organized society within an accelerating communication environment.

Director Yeon explained, "As communication between people becomes faster, there's a sense that opinions move collectively," adding "it's becoming a state of collective intelligence."

This collective intelligence is expressed as a new species in 'Swarm.' He stated, "I wanted to address human individuality or cooperation in the face of collective intelligence lifeforms."

The filming experience was also novel. Director Yeon recalled, "When working with creatures, since it's CG, we have to shoot with nothing there."

In contrast, the world of 'Swarm' was filled with a sense of reality from the filming set. "Being able to shoot while seeing zombies in front of us felt realistic and good," he added.

Finally, he said, "I hope you experience intuitive suspense. It would be good if the film becomes one that discusses individuality, collectivity, and identity."

Meanwhile, 'Swarm' is scheduled for theatrical release on the 21st of next month.

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