[Sportschosun Jiyoung Cho] The suspense thriller film "Nundongja" (directed by Yeom Ji-ho, produced by Dream Capture) ranked No. 1 among films released on the same day on its opening day.
According to the Korean Film Council Integrated Computer Network, "Nundongja" drew 34,941 moviegoers on the 24th, its opening day, taking first place among same-day releases and second place at the overall box office.
As of 7 a.m. on the 25th, the film also earned a 9.45 rating on Naver from actual viewers, highlighting the thrilling appeal of a suspense thriller and proving itself to be one of this summer’s most anticipated releases.
Moviegoers who watched "Nundongja" on its opening day gave especially enthusiastic praise for its genre appeal, saying, "A high-impact thriller that hits both the eyes and ears" (CJ CGV, Yeongwonhan**), "A mystery thriller that becomes more unsettling as it follows the clues toward the truth and keeps you fully immersed" (CJ CGV, Wanbyeok***), "The process of chasing invisible fear and hidden truth was fascinating" (CJ CGV, Jinjeong***), "A movie with truly high immersion!" (CJ CGV, Bitna***), and "I was so tense from beginning to end that I almost got a stiff neck" (CJ CGV, Pyeonghwaroun**).
Praise also poured in for the cast’s performances, which further elevated the genre’s appeal. Viewers said, "The acting was so good that everyone around me seemed suspicious after I left the theater" (CJ CGV, Pyeonghwa***), "A rediscovery of Shin Min-a. I already liked her, but I didn’t know she could act this well" (CJ CGV, Wanbyeokhanra**), and "Shin Min-a’s acting is chillingly good" (CJ CGV, Jamaneun**). With its immediate grip on audiences, "Nundongja" is injecting fresh energy into the summer theater scene, where the heat has continued day after day, and attention is now on its box-office run.
"Nundongja" tells the story of a protagonist who is gradually losing her sight to a hereditary disease and uncovers the truth behind the death of her twin sibling, only to come face to face with the reality behind it. The film stars Shin Min-a, Kim Nam-hee, Lee Seung-ryong, and Kim Young-ah, and was directed by Yeom Ji-ho of "The Neighbor."
Jiyoung Cho soulhn1220@sportschosun.com
