The film 'Sinmyeong' has surpassed an accumulated audience of 700,000.
On the 23rd, the team behind the film 'Sinmyeong' (directed by Kim Nam-kyun, produced/distributed by Yeolgong Film Production, co-distributed by Smile ENT and Blue Film Works) announced that it surpassed an accumulated audience of 700,000 on the weekend of the 22nd, the third week after its release.
Released on the 2nd, 'Sinmyeong' is a low-budget film costing only 1.5 billion won, yet it has been maintaining a remarkable position in the box office thanks to explosive word of mouth from viewers and a voluntary resurgence of repeat viewings. In particular, the audience engagement events held on the 21st and 22nd during its third week of release were conducted in a fervent atmosphere, coming close to being sold out, proving once again the unwavering love from audiences for 'Sinmyeong'.
The success of 'Sinmyeong' is especially meaningful as it results from sincere praise and spontaneous recommendations from viewers, who noted it is "not just a simple film but a work that reflects the realities of our society," "I found myself clapping unaware during the ending credits," and "the more I watch it, the more I see new metaphors."
'Sinmyeong' is Korea's first occult political thriller, depicting the story of a woman, 'Yoon Ji-hee' (played by Kim Gyu-ri), who seeks to seize power using a mysterious force and a reporter tracking the huge truth hidden behind her. Reviews say that Kim Gyu-ri's mesmerizing performance and the shocking story that pierces reality provide viewers with profound resonance and intense catharsis.
Even in its third week of release, 'Sinmyeong' is surging towards 1,000,000 viewers, surpassing 700,000 audiences and is currently being screened nationwide in theaters.
[Photo] Provided by Yeolgong Film Production.
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