Watch: Final trailer for Yeon Sang-ho’s Hellbound
David Farnor | On 09, Nov 2021
“I would like to welcome you all to the new world…” That’s the sound of Netflix returning to South Korea this November for new thriller Hellbound – just as all hell breaks loose.
From Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, the series is based on the webtoon Songgot and sees supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. A new religious group, led by Jung Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in), is interpreting them all as the will of the divine. Are they a blessing or a curse?
Find out on 19th November, when Hellbound premieres on Netflix:
Hellbound is available on Netflix UK, as part of an £9.99 monthly subscription.
Trailer: Netflix unleashes Yeon Sang-ho’s Hellbound this November
28th October 2021
The world has become a living hell. is it murder or divine judgement? That’s mystery at the heart of Netflix’s new sci-fi horror series – and a new trailer gives us a closer look.
From Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho, the Korean thriller is based on the webtoon Songgot and sees supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. It doesn’t matter whether these events are a blessing or a curse: a new religious group, led by Jung Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in), is interpreting them all as the will of the divine.
Examining the mysterious sect are broadcast journalist Bae Young-jae (Park Jeong-min) and lawyer of the accused sinners Min Hey-jin (Kim Hyun-joo). Together, these three investigators search for answers and what unfolds a story about people who must survive under conditions of utter social chaos and a commentary on the growing anxieties of a nation.
Find out the answer on 19th November, when the series premieres on Netflix. Here’s the new trailer:
Watch: Netflix unleashes teaser for Hellbound
6th September 2021
Netflix has unleashed the first teaser for Hellbound, the new series from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho.
The Korean filmmaker, who is best known for his zombie-on-rails horror, is no stranger to Netflix, having made superhero film Psychokinesis for the streaming giant. Now, he’s reteaming with Netflix for a horror show based on the Korean webtoon Songgot.
The series sees supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. It doesn’t matter whether these events are a blessing or a curse: a new religious group, led by Jung Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in), is interpreting them all as the will of the divine.
Examining the mysterious sect are broadcast journalist Bae Young-jae (Park Jeong-min) and lawyer of the accused sinners Min Hey-jin (Kim Hyun-joo). Together, these three investigators search for answers and what unfolds a story about people who must survive under conditions of utter social chaos and a commentary on the growing anxieties of a nation.
The series premieres this September at the Toronto International Film Festival, becoming the first Korean drama to debut at the festival. Watch this space for a release date on Netflix. Until then, here’s the striking new trailer:
Hellbound: Train to Busan director heads to Netflix for new series
24th April 2020
Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho is returning to Netflix for his new series, Hellbound.
The Korean filmmaker, who is best known for his zombie-on-rails horror, is no stranger to Netflix, having made superhero film Psychokinesis for the streaming giant. Now, they’re reteaming for his new project, which is based on Korean webtoon Songgot that was previously adapted as a television drama in 2015.
Illustrator Choi Gyu-seok, the author of the webtoon, is collaborating with Yeon Sang-ho on the project, which sees supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. It doesn’t matter whether these events are a blessing or a curse: a new religious group is interpreting them all as the will of the divine. What unfolds through this predicament is an intense and highly-charged story about people who must survive under conditions of utter social chaos.
Yeon and Choi will join forces on the script, while Yeon will direct.