International media outlets are singing praises for director Yeon Sang Ho's latest work, 'Parasyte: The Grey'.

The original comic 'Parasyte' is a thrilling narrative about mysterious parasitic creatures that descend upon Earth, invade human brains, take over their bodies, and prey on other humans. 'Parasyte: The Grey' is a spin-off that retains the original setting but introduces new characters, all set against the backdrop of Korea.

The story unfolds as parasitic creatures take control of human bodies. The cast includes Jeon So Ni, who portrays a mutant with only part of his body controlled by a Parasyte, Koo Kyohwan, who plays Seol Kang Woo, a fierce gang member who assists him, and Lee Jung Hyun, who takes on the role of Choi Jun Kyung, the leader of The Grey team that embarks on a Parasyte eradication mission.

MovieWeb, on April 13th, acknowledged that the underappreciated sub-genre of body horror, which intentionally showcases grotesque alterations of the human body, has yet to fully penetrate the mainstream. However, it lauded 'Parasyte: The Grey' for its exceptional portrayal of body horror.

The review continued, stating that the film, which uses the grotesque faces of aliens to deliver breathtaking action and horror, pushes the boundaries of body horror.

Moreover, it highlighted that 'Parasyte: The Grey', in particular, discards some of the characteristics of comics and animations to make the plot more emotional and less horrifying, delivering top-notch body horror. It expressed hope that more movies and TV programs will follow in the footsteps of 'Parasyte: The Grey', showering it with high praise.

On the global movie review site Rotten Tomatoes, 'Parasyte: The Grey' boasts an impressive freshness index of 100%.

With the worldwide acclaim, anticipation for Season 2 is also mounting. Director Yeon Sang Ho recently hinted at plans for Season 2 in a media interview.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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