Jun Ji-hyun Returns to the Big Screen After 11 Years with 'The Hive'
After 11 years, director Yeon Sang-ho's new film 'The Hive' marks the return of Jun Ji-hyun to the big screen, and her character stills have been unveiled.
'The Hive' is a film about a group of isolated survivors battling against unpredictable, evolving infected individuals inside a building sealed off due to a mysterious infection outbreak. The film has released character stills of Kwon Se-jung, a biotechnologist and the leader of the survivors.
Jun Ji-hyun Returns to the Big Screen After 11 Years with 'The Hive'
Jun Ji-hyun has consistently showcased her versatile acting skills in various roles. From her charming and unique presence in 'The Thieves' to her intense and restrained performance in 'The Berlin File', her adept action scenes in 'Assassination', and her captivating performances in the fantasy-romance dramas 'My Love from the Star' and 'The Legend of the Blue Sea', she has proven her irreplaceable talent across genres. Her role in 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' further highlighted her ability to convey deep emotions and a powerful gaze, and she is set to captivate audiences once again with 'The Hive'.
Jun Ji-hyun Returns to the Big Screen After 11 Years with 'The Hive'
The released stills depict Kwon Se-jung in various situations, from advancing with a determined expression to cautiously observing the infected, and facing them in tense encounters. Kwon Se-jung, unable to tolerate injustice, finds herself trapped in the Dunguri Building after attending a conference at the suggestion of her ex-husband Han Kyu-sung (played by Go Soo), following her dismissal from a professorship. As a biotechnologist, she strives to understand the behavior and evolution patterns of the mysterious infected individuals to lead the survivors to escape.
Regarding her choice of 'The Hive' as her comeback film after 'Assassination', Jun Ji-hyun expressed, "I've always been a big fan of director Yeon Sang-ho, and the straightforward script of 'The Hive' was incredibly appealing." Director Yeon Sang-ho praised Jun Ji-hyun, stating, "Her instantaneous immersion was impressive, and she truly is a veteran actress," heightening anticipation for the film.
'The Hive' is set to be released in theaters this May.
