'COLONY' Director Yeon Sang-ho: "Created the role with actor Koo Kyo-hwan in mind? An extraordinary actor"

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Director Yeon Sang-ho of the film 'COLONY' expressed his affection for actor Koo Kyo-hwan.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Director Yeon Sang-ho, who directed the film 'COLONY' which has surpassed 5 million cumulative viewers, appeared on KBS 1TV's 'NEWS12'.

That day, the anchor commented on the role of Seo Young-cheol, played by Koo Kyo-hwan in 'COLONY', stating, "He is not a villain in the traditional sense," and asked, "Was this role created with Koo Kyo-hwan in mind?"

In response, Director Yeon answered, "He is a villain commonly referred to as a 'mad scientist.' He is a villain with a clear philosophy."

He continued, "Rather than committing acts out of malice, he instigates things based on his own philosophy, making him, in a way, an extraordinary figure," and added, "I believe Koo Kyo-hwan is an extraordinary actor."

'COLONY' is a film depicting survivors isolated within a building sealed off due to an unidentified infection outbreak, fighting against infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable ways. The film stars Jeon Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Ko Su.

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