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June 4, 2026

Korean Zombie Thriller ‘Colony’ Hits 3M Admissions

The zombie thriller 'Colony' topped the Korean weekend box office and crossed the 3 million admissions mark in just 10 days—faster than previous blockbusters. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan), the film stars Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook, and Koo Kyo-hwan in a story about survivors trapped in a quarantined building during a virus outbreak. The film also premiered at Cannes Film Festival last month, boosting its profile ahead of release.
Why It Matters
As an expat or traveler, this shows what Korean audiences are excited about right now and offers a great chance to catch a major local film in theaters with Korean subtitles available.
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