Lee Sun Kyun and Jung Yu Mi's K-Movie "Sleep," Release Date Confirmed!

Fear that starts when you fall asleep

Set for release on September 6th, Sleep tells the story of a happily married couple, Hyun Soo and Soo Jin, whose peaceful life is disrupted by Hyun Soo's terrifying sleep-related behavior and the horrifying secrets that unfold while he sleeps.
The special appeal of Sleep, which has captured the attention of lead actors Jung Yu Mi and Lee Sun Kyun as well as director Bong Joon Ho, lies in its scenario from the very beginning. Director Bong Joon Ho, who has been interested in and following the scenario of Sleep, made an impressive remark after watching the film, calling it "the most unique horror film and a smart debut film in the past 10 years." This comment further intensified curiosity about Sleep, which presents a never-before-seen atmosphere and narrative centered around "fear that starts when you fall asleep."

Jung Yu Mi & Lee Sun Kyun Captivated by the "Scenario"

The distinct charm of Sleep immediately captivated the hearts of lead actors Jung Yu Mi and Lee Sun Kyun, playing a pivotal role in their decision to join the project. Jung Yu Mi, who portrays "Soo Jin," recalls reading the script for the first time and described it as a "compelling and captivating scenario that grabs your attention from the very beginning," raising expectations for a gripping and well-crafted story.

Lee Sun Kyun, who takes on the role of "Hyun Soo," commented that when he first read the script, he thought it was "a very unique film that I haven't seen before. It possesses a uniqueness that is difficult to categorize," adding to the anticipation for the unpredictable and unique horror story in Sleep.

A Film Unlike Anything Seen Before

Meanwhile, director Yoo Jae Sun has been gaining global recognition, with his debut feature film Sleep being invited to both the Critics' Week of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and the 56th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival. He mentioned that the terrifying aspects of sleep-related behavior in Sleep might be interpreted as horror, while the efforts of "Soo Jin" and "Hyun Soo" to escape from their dreadful situation could also be seen as mystery or thriller elements.

In summary, Sleep offers a one-of-a-kind appeal that defies easy categorization and has been drawing attention from the entire global film industry.

See the trailer below!

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