Seoul Station is a 2016 South Korean animated zombie horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, centering on main characters like Hye-sun, a runaway struggling with her past, her boyfriend Ki-woong, and Suk-gyu, who searches for her amid chaos. The film delves into key themes of societal indifference toward the homeless and marginalized, exploitation, and human survival instincts during a zombie apocalypse.
This collection curates the best quotes to highlight these themes, emotional impacts, and character developments in moments of tension and reflection.
Should we sleep under the stars then
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Ki-woong
Sarcastic retort in argument over rent, exposing financial desperation and relational strain, tying to themes of poverty.
Then go to the station, and ask the homeless if you can join the family, they’ll keep you warm
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Ki-woong
Bitter suggestion during fight, highlighting societal disdain for the homeless and foreshadowing outbreak irony.
Even if I work all month, it’s never enough for the rent
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Ki-woong
Frustrated admission of economic hardship, evoking pity and underscoring exploitation themes in survival struggles.
Because you’re always at the internet caf
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Hye-sun
Accusation in domestic quarrel, revealing relational blame and character flaws amid peaceful pre-outbreak tension.
Hye-sun, let’s just get through this month
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Ki-woong
Pleading for compromise, showing temporary hope but highlighting ongoing poverty and emotional vulnerability.
Always “this month” and sh*t
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Hye-sun
Angry outburst against excuses, marking her growing defiance and development from victim to resistor.
You don’t have to screw ’em, while they’re taking a shower
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Ki-woong
Crude proposal for prostitution, evoking shock and tying to exploitation themes, deepening his moral decline.
Stop spewing bullshit
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Hye-sun
Defiant rejection, showcasing her emotional strength and resistance to manipulation in a tense moment.
I’ll find a decent job next month, OK
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Ki-woong
Empty promise during argument, revealing his unreliability and evoking frustration in relational dynamics.
We can be happy, Hye-sun, please
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Ki-woong
Desperate plea for reconciliation, highlighting emotional longing but foreshadowing betrayal in crisis.
I won’t do it anymore! Not ever
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Hye-sun
Firm declaration against prostitution, marking key development in her fight for autonomy and dignity.
Is your body so precious
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Ki-woong
Derogatory question in fight, exposing misogyny and tying to broader themes of objectification.
Don’t hit me, a**hole
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Hye-sun
Defensive cry amid violence, evoking fear and highlighting abuse in marginalized relationships.
Fine, you’re so high and mighty
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Ki-woong
Sarcastic dismissal, showing resentment and his stagnant character amid pre-outbreak peace.
Don’t you remember? You fled the brothel, and lived off the street
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Ki-woong
Manipulative reminder of past, stirring guilt and connecting to themes of exploitation survival.
Then I found you and gave you love, hope, and all that sh*t, and now you won’t help me out
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Ki-woong
Bitter accusation, revealing twisted entitlement and emotional manipulation in their bond.
Hye-sun, you and I are really over
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Ki-woong
Heartbreaking breakup line, evoking loss and marking a turning point in his development.
What a selfish b*tch
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Ki-woong
Insulting outburst, heightening emotional pain and underscoring toxic dynamics in crisis buildup.
Don’t ever let me find you
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Ki-woong
Threatening warning, evoking fear and tying to themes of control in vulnerable lives.
Dad… I’m sorry
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Hye-sun
Regretful whisper, showing vulnerability and familial longing amid outbreak chaos.
Get to the point
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Suk-gyu
Impatient demand on phone, revealing his urgency and development as a determined searcher.
I came across a girl online who could be Hye-sun
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Mr. Hong
Revelatory statement, sparking hope and tying to themes of digital exploitation.
It’s Hye-sun, right
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Suk-gyu
Anxious confirmation, evoking paternal worry and emotional depth in reunion arc.
I think she’s selling herself, no
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Mr. Hong
Shocking observation, highlighting prostitution themes and societal judgment impacts.
How do I contact her
Film (Seoul Station 2016)
Suk-gyu
Desperate question, showing emotional drive and character growth through pursuit.
