'Dark Nuns' in trouble: Globally boycotted for being too bad, Song Hye Kyo "takes the bullet"?

Song Hye Kyo's movie "Dark Nuns" officially premiered at a special VIP press conference. However, negative comments from audiences and experts immediately appeared.

On January 21, 2025, Song Hye Kyo's movie "Dark Nuns" officially premiered at a special VIP press conference. However, negative comments from audiences and experts soon appeared. From the X platform (Twitter) to TheQoo, many posts indignant at "Dark Nuns" appeared. One of the major problems that audiences reflected was the thin script, not convincing enough, and lack of coherence in the story. The details in the movie were said to have no depth, giving a feeling of disjointedness, and lacking a close connection between situations.

In particular, some viewers said that the film used misogynistic terms, which caused strong sensitivity among viewers. The spiritual story of two nuns performing forbidden rituals to save a child possessed by a demon, seemed to be not attractive enough when it was conveyed carelessly and did not evoke sympathy. One of the accounts on the X platform quoted director Kwon Hyeok Jae, when he admitted that the film's plot was actually very weak and flawed, which made the audience disappointed.

The storm of anger also spread beyond the borders of Korea. Immediately after the negative reviews flooded in, the keyword "Korean netizens boycott Song Hye Kyo's new drama" climbed to the top of search rankings in China, with more than 90 million views in just 24 hours. This created a lot of pressure on both the film crew and the famous actress.

Song Hye Kyo's career has been associated with famous TV series such as "Autumn in My Heart" or "Descendants of the Sun". However, her film projects have not been able to achieve the brilliant success as expected. The film "Dark Nuns" was considered an opportunity for her to reaffirm her position in the film industry, after a long absence. But unfortunately, it encountered a small storm even before its official release.

Some fans have even voiced their anger at Song Hye Kyo for accepting this "problematic" script. They believe that, as a woman with great influence in the entertainment industry, Song Hye Kyo should be more careful in choosing controversial projects, instead of risking a movie with a sensitive message that does not match her image.

Despite the constant criticism, "Dark Nuns" has not been affected in terms of revenue. On the contrary, this film has set impressive records even before its official release. According to statistics, as of January 19, the film had a pre-booking rate of up to 46%, equivalent to more than 100,000 tickets sold, breaking all records of Korean films in the past 5 years. This number is far beyond blockbusters such as "Hitman 2" and "Secret: Untold Melody".

Not only causing a storm in the Korean market, "Dark Nuns" has also been copyrighted to more than 160 countries, including Vietnam. This proves that the strong appeal of the film is not only limited to the country, but also spread globally. It is predicted that the film's revenue will continue to increase strongly in the near future, especially when the film officially premieres on January 24 in theaters.

Despite the backlash, "Dark Nuns" has received some positive reviews from audiences. Many have defended the film, saying it's too early to make a definitive judgment about its quality. Some VIP premiere attendees praised Song Hye Kyo's performance, saying she did a great job in her role. This shows the mixed response from audiences to the film.

Still, with early success in ticket pre-orders and international attention, "Dark Nuns" could continue to enjoy surprising success once it officially hits theaters.

“Dark Nuns” may not have been well received by some audiences, but its financial success is undeniable. The film has a great opportunity to prove that sometimes public reception does not always accurately reflect the true quality of a work. In fact, “Dark Nuns” may become one of the breakthrough films of 2025.

With the outrage, curiosity, and unexpected success, "Dark Nuns" will certainly be a topic that will continue to be followed and discussed in the coming time. This film will be a big test for Song Hye Kyo's career - whether she can overcome the storm and make a strong mark in Korean cinema or not, only time will tell.

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