The film ‘The Nuns’, starring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin, is continuing its global long-term box office craze in Indonesia, the Philippines, and other countries.

‘The Nuns’, which tells the story of people who perform a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, has surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers in Indonesia and has also ranked first at the box office in the Philippines for two consecutive weeks since its release.

It is also attracting attention as it is receiving rave reviews from overseas media and audiences. The Indonesian media said, “It presents a new direction for the occult genre through a differentiated setting, and through this, it delivers a powerful story. In particular, the acting chemistry between Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin leaves a strong impression, highlighting the psychological depth of the characters” (Kompas), “The combination of Korean shamanism elements with the occult genre is a unique point of ‘The Nuns’. Song Hye-kyo’s delicate acting stands out, and Jeon Yeo-bin’s presence colorfully fills the screen” (Liputan6), etc. They poured out enthusiastic reviews for the differentiated setting and the overwhelming performances of the actors.

In addition, Filipino audiences gave enthusiastic praise, saying, “It deals with the occult in a way rarely seen in Korean films, giving the audience a fresh experience”, “Song Hye-kyo’s signature delicate acting added to the strong appearance of ‘Yunia’, adding depth to the character”, “A new approach to the occult genre. It has a differentiated setting. Song Hye-kyo’s acting enhances the perfection of the film”.

The Taiwanese media then said, “You can see Song Hye-kyo‘s new acting transformation and dazzling performance in ’The Nuns‘” (GQ Taiwan), “The actors’ outstanding performances add a lot to ‘The Nuns’. The suspenseful development and touching story are captivating the audience” (ENews), etc., and they did not spare their praise, proving the box office success of ‘The Nuns’ that has captivated the entire world.

‘The Nuns’ is scheduled to be released in various countries around the world, including Singapore and Malaysia on the 13th and Vietnam on the 21st, and is expected to continue its global long-term box office success.


Reporter Seungmi Lee smlee@donga.com

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