Director Hong Kyung-po evaluated director Na Hong-jin's "The Wailing" as "an original work that will remain long in Korean film history." He revealed that he worked hard to create a film that would immerse the audience like riding a roller coaster. The film is a science fiction action film depicting an alien life form appearing in a port town near the Demilitarized Zone, starring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon. Director Hong highly praised the actors' performances, adding that he was particularly surprised by Jo In-sung's acting. He emphasized that "The Wailing" is a film that viewers will not regret watching in theaters.