Recently, Song Hye-kyo has dominated media attention, and every move has become a hot topic on social media. In just over two weeks into the new year, she has surprised fans with activity unprecedented in her career: cutting her hair short, appearing on variety shows and releasing a series of vlogs. These actions captivated his audience, creating anticipation for his next film, “Dark Nuns.”
Set a new record with Cinema Return
“Dark Nuns” marks Song Hye-kyo’s return to the big screen after a decade. Many consider this project pivotal to his career, as despite his phenomenal success on television, he doesn’t exactly fare well on the big screen. His most successful film to date sold only 1.62 million tickets in Korea.
This time, however, “Dark Nuns” breaks records even before its official release. Advance ticket sales sparked a frenzy, topping the charts for days. According to the Korean Integrated Ticketing Network, as of January 19, the film had a real-time presale rate of 46.0% with 100,371 tickets sold. This achievement set a new five-year pre-sales record in Korea, surpassing major competitors such as “Hitman 2” and “Secret: Untold Melody.”
This unprecedented success positions “Dark Nuns” as a potential blockbuster, elevating Song Hye-kyo to a trusted name in Korean cinema.
Furthermore, the film has already been sold in 160 countries, boasting strong global anticipation even before its release.
Situation contrary to Song Joong-ki
The success of “Dark Nuns” inevitably drew comparisons to Song Joong-ki’s film “Bogota: City of the Lost,” which premiered on Dec. 31 but failed to compete with other blockbusters. As of January 19, “Bogota” had attracted only 419,670 viewers. In contrast, “Dark Nuns” has already sold over 100,000 tickets in presale alone, and there are still four days left until its official release.
At this rate, “Dark Nuns” is expected to surpass “Bogota” effortlessly, solidifying Song Hye-kyo’s dominance in the industry.
At the same time, netizens can’t help but look back at the differences between Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki’s careers and images years after their divorce.
