Actor Kim Yeon-gyo has joined Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Gunchae," which is causing a box-office sensation, leaving a strong impression on audiences.
The film "Gunchae," which opened on the 21st, is about survivors trapped inside a building sealed off by an unexplained infection who fight against infected people evolving into unpredictable forms. It surpassed 2 million cumulative viewers five days after release, showing an overwhelming box-office momentum as the fastest 2 million milestone among 2026 releases.
Kim Yeon-gyo plays a staff member of the response support center, heightening the film's suspense. In a confined space where confusion and fear are maximized, her nuanced, realistic acting injects tension and greatly increases immersion.
Having been recognized early in the independent film scene and having built solid skills, Kim Yeon-gyo previously left a strong impression with deeply felt emotional acting in the film Faroho. Since then, she has broadened her range by appearing in numerous works across genres, including the drama Bloody Flower, To the Moon, Family Matters and the film The Flat I'll Bow Down. In particular, in the recently released film Time of Cinema, she excellently portrayed a theater manager, proving a denser, more mature acting ability.
Kim Yeon-gyo, who has steadily built her own acting world by reliably portraying characters of differing convictions in each work, is drawing attention as to what diverse paths she will take next buoyed by the success of "Gunchae."
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