Yoon Sang-ho's 'The Hive' Set for May 21 Release with International Trailer Debut

Director Yoon Sang-ho's latest film, 'The Hive,' is set to hit theaters on May 21, with the release of its international trailer.

Officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, 'The Hive' has garnered global attention for its genre appeal and quality. The film has confirmed its domestic release date as May 21 and has unveiled the domestic version of the trailer, which was first revealed by Variety, creating a buzz.

'The Hive' is a film about isolated survivors in a quarantined building facing off against evolving infected individuals. Directed by Yoon Sang-ho, who opened a new chapter in Korean zombie films with 'Train to Busan,' 'The Hive' is already attracting significant attention both domestically and internationally. The trailer's premiere by Variety has further fueled the excitement.

The international trailer, now available in Korean, begins with a gripping scene of a person painfully transforming into an infected being. This immediately captures attention, while the line from Seo Young-chul (played by Koo Kyo-hwan), "Today, we are conducting an experiment. Oh, not an experiment, but a terror," hints that the infection outbreak is no mere accident, setting the stage for the events in 'The Hive.'

The infected individuals, evolving from running on all fours to attacking in coordinated groups, promise to deliver unpredictable horror suspense to audiences. The tagline "The birth of a new species" suggests these beings are unlike any zombies seen before. The struggle of survivors fighting to stay alive heightens anticipation and curiosity about 'The Hive.'

Following its world premiere at Cannes, 'The Hive' is set to immediately launch in theaters, meeting the expectations and curiosity of domestic audiences.

Reporter: Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr