Director Yeon Sang-ho, who made the films "Train to Busan," "HELLBOUND," and "Peninsula," is releasing a new Netflix original series.

Director Yeon Sang-ho, who spectacularly launched the Korean zombie genre with “Train to Busan,” is releasing a new Netflix series, “The Bequeathed.” The series begins with a phone call. The protagonist, "Yoon Seo-ha," receives the news that her uncle, whom she didn't even know existed, has died. While confirming the body, she is told by the police that there is a possibility of foul play. However, she shows a reluctance to get involved in the death of a relative she didn't know existed. At that moment, she hears that her deceased uncle owned a "Seonsan."

"Seonsan" refers to a mountain where ancestral graves are located. It can be considered one of the assets passed down from generation to generation in a family. Yoon Seo-ha changes her mind when she hears that she is the only person who can inherit the "Seonsan." She decides to take care of her uncle's funeral to inherit the "Seonsan."

During the funeral, a man appears in shabby clothing. Suddenly, he approaches Yoon Seo-ha with a chilling expression and says that he is her half-brother, claiming that he is entitled to inherit the "Seonsan." Yoon Seo-ha is even more confused by the sudden appearance of her half-brother, "Kim Young-ho."

The police investigating the death case find that the "Seonsan" owned by Yoon Seo-ha's uncle is the only land that has been excluded from the redevelopment zone. The construction company had been buying up the surrounding land to build a golf course, but the "Seonsan" could not be purchased due to the owner's opposition. The police hear that the villagers were happy to think that the village would be developed after Yoon Seo-ha's uncle's death, and begin to gather evidence of murder smoothly.

Just as the case seems to be resolved, another incident occurs. Yoon Seo-ha's husband dies.

Meanwhile, Yoon Seo-ha's half-brother, Kim Young-ho, repeats the ominous words, "I have to get the Seonsan to survive." He seems to be communicating with the dead, as he engages in strange conversations with the deceased father's portrait.

In Korea, there is a culture called "Goon." A shaman with spiritual powers performs a ritual by offering sacrifices and dancing to the gods. Many scenes from this cultural tradition of Korea can be seen in the trailer for "The Bequeathed." The use of "Seonsan," a mountain where the graves of the dead are located, as a setting may be a device to further maximize the mysterious atmosphere. Korean occult works have a loyal fan base and are widely loved. If you enjoyed Korean occult works like "Revenant" or "Svaha: The Sixth Finger," you'll probably like "The Bequeathed" as well. Be careful when watching as there is a lot of blood in this occult work, as is the case with many occult works.

Director Yeon Sang-ho, who made "The Bequeathed," said in an interview, "This series is about family." He said that the element of conflict between family members due to inheritance will hinder the rational choices of the characters, and that the unpredictable choices of the characters are the highlight of the series.

Netflix original series "The Bequeathed" is a six-part series and will be released on January 19th.