‘Bugonia’ Jang Jun-hwan, Director Bong Joon-ho, Lee Byung-hun and Other Celebrity Review Videos & Handwritten Messages Released!

The English remake of 〈Save the Earth!〉, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, has released celebrity review videos and handwritten messages, along with audience praise for the new film 〈Bugonia〉. 〈Bugonia〉 tells the story of two young men who believe in an alien invasion theory, thinking that the CEO of a large corporation, 'Michelle', is an alien trying to destroy Earth, and they kidnap him.

First, Lee Je-hoon, who chose the original 〈Save the Earth!〉 as a life-changing film, recommended, "This year's best crazy twist. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons deliver another insane performance," while Moon So-ri said, "The Yorgos version has a different kind of fun compared to Jang Jun-hwan's version. It feels much simpler but more powerful." Director Jang Jun-hwan of 〈Save the Earth!〉 added, "A tremendous mutation has appeared. Seeing is believing," increasing anticipation for the film. Following this, Director Bong Joon-ho of 〈Parasite〉 stated, "A crazy original meets an even crazier director, resulting in a true work of madness. I hope you all watch both the original by Director Jang Jun-hwan from 2003 and this new work." Ko Sung-hee called it, "A thrilling work," while Lee Jong-won remarked, "A film that is completely unpredictable from start to finish," praising its intriguing and unpredictable developments. Additionally, Director Lee Chung-hyun of 〈Call〉 described it as, "Radical and original," and Director Yoo Jae-sun of 〈Sleep〉 expressed, "The actors' performances were so intense, and the director's direction was also very fresh and good," conveying admiration for the director's direction and the actors' passionate performances.

Moreover, the heartfelt reviews from the director and actors also capture attention. Lee Byung-hun, who previewed 〈Bugonia〉 at the Venice International Film Festival, shared, "Sad…But beautiful!" while Ju Ji-hoon and Lee Joon-hyuk expressed, "Bugonia is the best" (Ju Ji-hoon) and "Bugonia b (the best)" (Lee Joon-hyuk), adding concise yet powerful reviews. "The flow is unpredictable, and the shocking images are continuous! Please make sure to watch 〈Bugonia〉 in theaters! You won't regret it" (Lee Joo-young), "A cinematic rollercoaster with a storm of emotions" (Yoo Tae-oh), "Director Jang Jun-hwan's 〈Save the Earth!〉 meets Director Yorgos Lanthimos, with Emma Stone shaving her head and Jesse Plemons becoming 'Byeong-gu'! Don't miss this crazy combination!!!" (Director Lee Kyung-mi), all of which heighten the anticipation and curiosity for 〈Bugonia〉. The film 〈Bugonia〉, proving its hot popularity with review videos and handwritten messages from leading directors and actors in Korea, is currently showing in theaters with great acclaim.