11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, Including Parasyte: The Gray!


Director Yeon Sang Ho has been part of South Korea’s entertainment scene for a long time. Initially, he focused on making animated films. Some of his notable works include “Megalomania of D” (1997), “The King of Pigs” (2011), “The Fakes” (2013), and “Seoul Station” (2016).

Later on, Yeon Sang Ho ventured into non-animated films and Korean dramas. He often delves into the horror and thriller genres. So, if you’re curious, here are 11 Korean films and dramas directed by Yeon Sang Ho.

 

1. Train to Busan (2016)

This was Yeon Sang Ho’s first live-action film, starring Gong Yoo and Don Lee. It attracted over 10 million viewers.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!Train to Busan movie poster (facebook.com/its.NEW.contents)

2. Psychokinesis (2018)

Yeon Sang Ho not only directed but also co-wrote this film about characters with superpowers.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Ryu Seung Ryong in the film Psychokinesis (facebook.com/its.NEW.contents)

3. Peninsula (2020)

A sequel to “Train to Busan,” featuring Gang Dong Won. Yeon Sang Ho was also involved in writing the script.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!Peninsula movie poster (facebook.com/its.NEW.contents)

4. JUNG_E (2023)

This sci-fi film, released as a Netflix original in Korea, marks Yeon Sang Ho’s return to directing and writing.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Kim Hyun Joo in the film JUNG_E (twitter.com/NetflixKR)

5. Hellbound (2021)

A Netflix drama where Yeon Sang Ho serves as both director and scriptwriter.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Yoo Ah In in the drama Hellbound (twitter.com/NetflixKR)

6. Parasyte: The Gray (2024)

In this latest drama, Yeon Sang Ho presents a new interpretation of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s manga, “Kiseijuu.”

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Jeon So Nee in the drama Parasyte: The Gray (instagram.com/netflixkr)

7. The Cursed (2020)

While not directing, Yeon Sang Ho contributed as a scriptwriter for this drama.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Jung Ji So and Uhm Ji Won in the drama The Cursed (doc. tvN/The Cursed)

8. The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey (2021)

A spin-off film from “The Cursed,” co-written by Yeon Sang Ho.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Uhm Ji Won in the film The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey (twitter.com/CJENMMOVIE)

9. Monstrous (2021)

Collaborating with director Jang Gun Jae, Yeon Sang Ho worked on this drama featuring Koo Kyo Hwan and Shin Hyun Been.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Koo Kyo Hwan in the drama Monstrous (twitter.com/tvingdotcom)

10. The Bequeathed (2024)

Partnering with director Min Hong Nam, Yeon Sang Ho reunites with Kim Hyun Joo and Ryu Kyung Soo in this drama.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!trailer for the Korean drama The Bequeathed (instagram.com/netflixkr)

11. Hellbound 2 (2024)

Yeon Sang Ho returns to direct and write the sequel to “Hellbound,” once again featuring Kim Hyun Joo.

11 Films and Dramas Directed by Yeon Sang Ho, There is Parasyte: The Grey!footage of Kim Hyun Joo and Kim Sung Cheol in the drama Hellbound 2 (twitter.com/NetflixKR)

Out of these eleven works, “Train to Busan” garnered numerous awards. Keep an eye out for his upcoming release, “Parasyte: The Gray,” which is generating a lot of buzz, especially considering the popularity of the original manga. Don’t miss it on Netflix starting April 5!


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