My favourite genre lies inside myself, and as I follow my favourite stories, characters and images, it sums up to a certain genre. So at times even I have to try to guess which genre a film will be after I've made it.

I'm sure mothers are important across every culture, but particularly in Korean society, the role of the mother is of great importance.

When you first think of making a monster movie you have to realize that a lot of people may be down on you because there is a big prejudice against such films.

I don't intentionally make my films with the express goal of surprising the viewer.

I really hate the creature film convention that says you have to wait until the end to see the monster. One hour and all you've seen is just the tip of the creature's tail.

No matter where I am working, I cannot make a film without 100% creative control and final cut. If there is such a guarantee, I can work anywhere.

I think when one becomes very close to another person, it can mean loving and intimacy, but on the other hand, there's also the danger of one destructing another under the name of love. I think that is the scariest thing for me in various relationships.