The film 'Nun-dong-ja,' starring actor Shin Mina, is hot on the heels of 'Toy Story 5,' trailing by only about 2,000 tickets as it eyes the top spot at the box office.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater admissions on the 30th, 'Nun-dong-ja' drew 38,498 viewers nationwide on the 29th, maintaining its position at number two. The cumulative number of viewers reached 343,722. The daily audience count recorded that day was just 2,201 fewer than the current box office leader, 'Toy Story 5' (40,699 viewers).
'Nun-dong-ja,' which was released on the 24th, finished its first weekend in second place. While the gap with 'Toy Story 5' was nearly three times larger during the opening weekend, it has narrowed to the 2,000-viewer range as the film entered its second week on weekdays.
This momentum is driven by positive word-of-mouth from audiences. A remake of the Spanish film 'Julia's Eyes,' 'Nun-dong-ja' is being praised for its successful adaptation to Korean sensibilities and its intriguing plot twists, creating a compelling horror experience. The film is maintaining strong ratings, with an 8.9 score on Naver and an 89% Egg Index on CGV.
With a net production budget of 6.6 billion KRW, the break-even point for 'Nun-dong-ja' is approximately 1.8 million viewers. While there is still a long way to go, the film is showing an unexpected surge by closing in on 'Toy Story 5,' which has already secured a solid fan base, raising expectations for its future box office performance.
'Nun-dong-ja' is a suspense thriller about Seo-jin, who is gradually losing her sight due to a hereditary disease, as she uncovers the truth behind her twin sister's death. The film stars Shin Mina and Kim Nam-hee and is directed by Yeom Ji-ho, who previously gained attention for 'Next Door.'
Note: "Nun-dong-ja" is a romanization, as no official English title has been released yet.
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