Sang-ho Yeon's 'The Ugly' explores Korea's economic boom and family trauma
Sang-ho Yeon, director of 'Train to Busan', has released a new drama titled 'The Ugly'. The film delves into the era of South Korea's economic boom and the excesses of a society obsessed with success, following a son's quest through his own past and that of his country. The work examines the dark underbelly of rapid development and personal history.
Key facts
- Directed by Sang-ho Yeon
- Director known for 'Train to Busan'
- Film titled 'The Ugly'
- Set during South Korea's economic boom
- Themes of societal obsession with success
- Narrative follows a son's quest
- Explores personal and national past
- Released in 2026
Entities
Artists
- Sang-ho Yeon
Locations
- South Korea