402 Haunted Korean Hospital

Did You Know?

• The film's plot follows a group of young Indonesians who travel to South Korea to livestream an investigation of an abandoned hospital called Yogwon Hospital.
• The group initially believes the trip is a test of courage for popularity but soon realizes they have fallen into an invisible trap.
• The supernatural entity terrorizes the group one by one after they enter the hospital grounds surrounded by dense forests and ancient graves.

Release

The film expanded its distribution to Malaysian cinemas on July 15, 2026, promoted as a cross-cultural collaboration blending South Korean horror concepts with Indonesian terror elements. It was featured at the 2026 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), where it was highlighted as a notable example of a cross-cultural cinematic project reimagining a South Korean urban legend.

Reception

Endro Priherdityo of CNN Indonesia gave a mixed review, praising the production design, cinematography, and minimal use of jump-scare scoring, but criticizing the forced inclusion of Indonesian mystical elements like the jelangkung as out of place in a South Korean setting. He also found the additional plot elements and twists underdeveloped compared to the original, and argued that the polished editing detracted from the raw feel of found-footage horror. Ratnaning Asih of Liputan 6 noted the film remains faithful to iconic elements and camera movements from Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, including graffiti scenes, floating fabric, and possession sequences, while offering surprises through Indonesian cultural elements such as character backstories and a jelangkung ritual performed with Korean incantations, and a completely different ending. Irene Amora of Radio Republik Indonesia praised the film's effective found-footage and mockumentary style, noting the claustrophobic setting and gradual supernatural escalation deliver intense dread without heavy reliance on conventional tropes. Annisa Ainaya Salsabila of Aruna 9 News highlighted the film's distinct approach to adapting the urban legend, offering a different atmosphere and narrative execution that maintains high suspense and psychological dread.