Actress Gong Hyo Jin has openly shared her disappointment as her upcoming movie The Journey to Gyeongju remains without a release date, while another film starring her co-star Lee Jung Eun has already hit theaters.
On August 1, 2025, Gong Hyo Jin reposted an Instagram Story from actress Park So Dam featuring the four lead stars of The Journey to Gyeongju—Gong Hyo Jin, Lee Jung Eun, Park So Dam, and Lee Yeon. In her caption, Gong expressed her frustration over the delay, writing:
*”When is our movie coming out… Anyway, congratulations to mom on the release of *My Daughter Is a Zombie* first.”*
She further teased the film, adding:
“The Journey to Gyeongju — coming soon. A crazy story about a mom and her three daughters. A revenge story you’re bound to be curious about, right?”
Why the Delay?
The Journey to Gyeongju finished filming much earlier than My Daughter Is a Zombie, which has already been released.
- Filming Timeline:
- The Journey to Gyeongju began production in May 2024 and wrapped up by August 12, 2024.
- My Daughter Is a Zombie started filming later, from August 29 to December 20, 2024, yet debuted in theaters on July 30, 2025.
The delay has left fans and the cast wondering when the film will finally be released.
What Is The Journey to Gyeongju About?
The movie follows a grieving mother who discovers that the person responsible for her youngest daughter’s death has been released from prison. She then takes her three surviving daughters on a revenge-driven trip to Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea. The film promises intense emotions and a gripping storyline.
Meanwhile, Lee Jung Eun’s My Daughter Is a Zombie Breaks Records
While Gong Hyo Jin’s film waits for a release date, her co-star Lee Jung Eun is enjoying success with My Daughter Is a Zombie, which has become a box office hit.
- Box Office Performance:
- The film recorded 430,101 viewers on its opening day, making it the highest-opening Korean comedy film of 2025.
- It surpassed Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (423,892 viewers) and broke the previous record held by Extreme Job (368,582 viewers in 2019).
The movie, starring Jo Jung Suk and Lee Jung Eun, tells the story of a father trying to protect his daughter after she turns into a zombie.
Fan Reactions and Industry Buzz
Fans of Gong Hyo Jin have expressed their support online, with many urging the film’s distributors to announce a release date soon. Some comments include:
*”It’s unfair that *My Daughter Is a Zombie* got released first when The Journey to Gyeongju finished filming earlier!”*
“Gong Hyo Jin never disappoints. Can’t wait to see her in this revenge drama!”
With no official release date yet, the wait continues for The Journey to Gyeongju.
About the Cast
- Gong Hyo Jin: Known for When the Camellia Blooms (2019), she married singer Kevin Oh in 2022.
- Lee Jung Eun: Recently starred in My Daughter Is a Zombie and Parasite (2019).
- Park So Dam: Famous for Parasite and Cinderella and Four Knights.
- Lee Yeon: Rising actress known for Sweet & Sour (2021).
Also read: Gong Hyo Jin Reveals Plans to Relocate to the U.S. After Husband Kevin Oh’s Military Discharge
