The movie ‘The Nuns’ is drawing attention by recording the top spot in overall advance ticket sales with a steep rise 9 days before its release.

‘The Nuns’ is a movie that depicts the story of people who embark on a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. The movie ‘The Nuns’, which is set to captivate movie theaters in the new year with the story of those who risk their lives to save a boy possessed by an evil spirit, has risen to the top spot in advance ticket sales on the Korean Film Council‘s integrated computer network as of 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15. ‘​The Nuns’, which has proven high pre-release expectations 9 days before its release and has risen to the top spot in overall advance ticket sales, is expected to energize movie theaters during the Lunar New Year with its differentiated setting and diverse attractions. As the release approaches, the upward trend in advance ticket sales is gaining momentum, drawing attention.

‘The Nuns in Black’ is garnering much attention for its strong acting ensemble, including Song Hye-kyo, who shows off her ability to digest a wide range of characters, as well as Jeon Yeo-bin, Lee Jin-wook, and Moon Woo-jin, who have solid acting skills. ‘The Nuns in Black’ is heralding a box office hit with the unique chemistry created by the fresh combination of Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin, and the story that conveys the deep aftertaste of those who will do anything to save a child. It will completely captivate audiences during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

The movie ‘The Nuns in Black’, which will provide a high level of immersion with the combination of actors whose new transformations are expected, fresh material, and unpredictable developments, is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 24, 2025.

Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com