Sang-ho Yeon

Yeon Sang-ho achieved massive global success with the 2016 live-action zombie thriller 'Train to Busan'. The film became a massive international box-office hit.

Yes, he initially built his reputation by directing dark, critically acclaimed animated features. His most notable early works include 'The King of Pigs' (2011) and 'Seoul Station' (2016).

Yes, 'Seoul Station' is actually an animated prequel to the live-action hit 'Train to Busan'. It depicts the chaotic initial outbreak of the zombie virus in Seoul just hours before the train departs.

His work frequently explores dark social commentary, often highlighting class inequality and human selfishness during extreme crises. These themes are heavily present in both his independent animated works and his live-action blockbusters.