“That story is older than me”—Fans troll as Bong Joon-ho’s next live-action film is a horror action set in a Seoul subway

"Mickey 17" - Press Conference - Source: Getty
"Mickey 17" - Press Conference - Source: Getty

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho is all set to direct his next film following the theatrical release of Mickey 17 on March 7. The film will be an action-horror movie that he has been developing for over 20 years, centered around an underground subway in Seoul, South Korea.

Revealing that the film has been a lifetime project of his, with the idea first conceived in 2001, Bong Joon Ho has left fans hyped, thanks to his stellar track record of making some of the most acclaimed films in cinema history.


Hilarious fan reactions to Bong Joon-ho's announcement

Many fans were seen coming up with hilarious theories and commentary about Bong Joon-ho's new film. Let's take a look at some of their reactions.

"That story is older than me 😭," joked a user.

Imagine having a story in your mind for over 20 years and finally bringing it to life. And it looks like Bong Joon-ho's idea for his next film was born before many of his fans did such as this one!

"Are we about to get another Train To Busan ? Cause this sounds exactly like Train To Busan," another opined.

Based on the details revealed so far, this user is hilariously convinced that we might be getting another Train to Busan, another Korean action-horror film set on a train. So, will it be called Train to Seoul or Another Train to Busan?


Haircut inspiration (via @ZachBowders / X)

Woah, could it be that Bong Joon-ho shows his barber a picture of Ludwig Von Koopa from the Mario universe? Looks like this user just busted him!

"Finally, a horror movie about the real nightmare Seoul’s subway during rush hour," a fan commented.

As this user suggests, a true action-horror movie about the Seoul subway would be to show the real terror of commuting during rush hour. That alone is enough to make audiences shake in their boots!

"Collect my body at the movie theater," commented another.

Looks like this fan already knows they'll pass out watching Bong Joon-ho's action-horror movie. Now that's some serious faith in his abilities!


20 years, really? (via @ChanFromMinny / X)

Bong Joon-ho conceived the idea for this film in 2001, the same year George W. Bush became U.S. president. Now let that sink in.

Leave it to Bong Joon-ho to hype up his new film with just one line, as fans can't wait now to see what the legendary director has up his sleeve this time.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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