'Bugbongia,' the new film by Yorgos Lanthimos, director of the English remake of 'Save the Green Planet!', (provided by: Focus Features/Fremantle, CJ ENM | distributed by: CJ ENM | produced by: Element Pictures, Square Peg, CJ ENM) is drawing attention by releasing additional behind-the-scenes stills shot personally by Yorgos Lanthimos. is a film that tells the story of two young men who believe in a theory that aliens will invade Earth and, thinking that conglomerate CEO 'Michelle' is an alien trying to destroy the Earth, kidnap her, setting off the events that follow.

On Wednesday, the 5th, Bugbongia, which opened that day, released nine additional behind-the-scenes stills personally shot by Yorgos Lanthimos. The newly released stills capture Lanthimos's viewpoint in full and artistically seize moments outside the film, drawing attention.

First, the black-and-white stills highlight the distinctive sensibility of Yorgos Lanthimos. Emma Stone, smiling as her hair is being styled, shows the process of perfectly transforming into the prominent executive 'Michelle,' raising expectations for the three-dimensional performance she will deliver. In the still of Jesse Plemons wearing beekeeping gear and tending bees himself, his passion and effort to vividly portray 'Teddy,' who makes beekeeping his livelihood, stand out. The bright smiles of Jesse Plemons and Aiden Delvis in the supermarket convey the cheerful and warm atmosphere on set.

Meanwhile, the color stills, notable for their vintage tones, also capture attention. Emma Stone, with her head fully shaved, sitting upright in a beautiful dress and displaying a steely gaze, fully embodies the charisma of CEO 'Michelle' and exudes an overwhelming presence. In particular, the still of Jesse Plemons in a suit sitting at the dining table foreshadows the intense energy of a dinner scene where the actors' emotions and tension explode, increasing anticipation for the dense performance he will deliver.

Bugbongia is a project in which CJ ENM, the investor and distributor of Save the Green Planet!, one of the brightest Korean films of 2003, participated in planning and production. Following Past Lives, it is also a film that pioneers a new journey for the Korean film industry to meet global audiences. CJ ENM led planning and development from the English remake screenplay of Bugbongia to packaging the director, actors, and production companies, and is in charge of domestic distribution.

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