Jun Ji Hyun is proving her strong box office power once again through the new film “Colony”.
The movie, directed by Yeon Sang Ho, was invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, where it received strong attention from global viewers. After opening in Korea, “Colony” quickly became one of the biggest movie releases of the year.
The film recorded the highest opening score among Korean releases in 2026 and passed 4 million viewers in a short time. It also ranked No. 1 at the opening box office in major Asian regions, including Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
With these results, “Colony” is showing strong success not only in Korea but also across Asia. Many are also paying attention to Jun Ji Hyun’s role as the main character, as her acting and star power are being credited as one of the major reasons behind the film’s popularity.
“Colony” follows survivors trapped inside a sealed building after a mysterious infection outbreak. Jun Ji Hyun plays Kwon Se Jung, a biotechnology professor and the leader of the survivor group. Her character stays calm and firm while facing danger, making important decisions in an extreme situation.
The article praised Jun Ji Hyun for showing both the pressure of a leader and the fear of someone trying to survive. Her performance also highlights the character’s intelligence as she studies the infected and tries to understand how they are changing.
Jun Ji Hyun has long been loved for her work in different genres, including “My Sassy Girl,” “The Thieves,” “The Berlin File,” and “Assassination.” With “Colony,” she once again showed a new side of her acting and confirmed her strong presence as one of Korea’s most trusted stars.
Meanwhile, Jun Ji Hyun is already preparing for her next project. She has been confirmed as the lead of JTBC’s upcoming drama “Human X Gumiho”, raising curiosity about what kind of character she will show next.
