Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The interpersonal dynamics focus on traditional social hierarchies within a peer group, without addressing non-traditional gender identities.

The film features a mix of male and female characters. Technical roles such as camera operators and hosts distribute influence, but the characters adhere to established horror archetypes without challenging gendered power dynamics.

The cast is made up of a homogeneous South Korean ensemble. The film centers a non-Western context but does not include diverse ethnic representation within the group.

The narrative critiques modern digital capitalism and the predatory attention economy. It explores how the pursuit of social media engagement can lead characters to exploit sites of historical suffering.

There is no intentional representation of physical disabilities or neurodivergence. Psychological distress is treated as a standard genre response to supernatural stimuli, rather than a nuanced exploration of mental health issues.