π₯ Political thriller dominates box office, stirs controversy
The film 'Shinmyeong', inspired by former president Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee, has claimed the No.1 spot in real-time box office reservations.
π No.1 in Pre-sales
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, as of 11:30 PM on June 1, 'Shinmyeong' held a 19.4% reservation rate with over 57,000 tickets sold, topping all films currently screening.
π¬ VIP Invitation to Yoon & Kim
The film's production team publicly invited Yoon and Kim to the VIP premiere on June 2 at 7 PM. Producer Jung Cheon-su extended the formal invitation, grabbing headlines across political and entertainment circles.
π Early Audience Reactions
At a paid pre-screening, viewers responded with enthusiastic praise:
- "Everyone gave a standing ovation when the credits rolled."
- "A must-watch for every Korean citizen."
- "I couldn't stop crying."
πβπ¨ Occult Political Thriller Based on Real Controversy
Directed by Kim Nam-kyun, 'Shinmyeong' is a fictionalized thriller drawing inspiration from the Yoon couple's public controversies. It weaves together themes of martial law, shamanism, and identity fraud, all culminating the day before the 21st presidential election.
π The film officially opened on June 2.
