"Be Careful, You Can Pop Corn!"… 'Sister' Takes the Top Spot at the Korean Box Office

The film 〈Sister〉, featuring the shocking theme of a sister kidnapping over a huge ransom, has topped the Korean box office on its opening day, marking the start of a full-blown thriller craze.

〈Sister〉 is a kidnapping thriller that depicts the truth between ‘Hae-ran’ (played by Jung Ji-so), who kidnaps her sister, ‘Tae-soo’ (played by Lee Soo-hyuk), who is in cahoots with her, and the hostage ‘So-jin’ (played by Cha Joo-young), who struggles to escape. The behind-the-scenes stills released alongside its box office success capture the tense atmosphere of the film and the passionate performances of the actors.

From the Tense Gun Barrel to the Cheerful Slate… Behind-the-Scenes Stills of the Twist

In the released stills, Jung Ji-so captivates attention with a serious expression, aiming a gun and fully immersed in her role as the kidnapper ‘Hae-ran’. The scene where she and Lee Soo-hyuk design the confined kidnapping space sparks curiosity about the intense psychological battle between the two.

On the other hand, the image of Jung Ji-so holding a slate and smiling brightly during filming, or seriously discussing the script with Cha Joo-young and Director Jin Sung-moon, shows the fierce teamwork and cheerful atmosphere on set, contrasting with the chilling horror in the film.

“Shivering with Excitement” Audience Praise… Anticipation for Repeat Viewings

Audience reactions to the film are enthusiastic. In particular, there are praises for the innovative composition utilizing a limited space and the explosive acting skills of the three lead actors.

Major ticketing sites like Naver and CGV are filled with comments like, “The immersion was so good that I lost track of time,” and “Cha Joo-young’s acting is indeed the best.” Notably, one audience member remarked, “I was so immersed that I almost popped my popcorn. This film made me feel like I was in ‘Shivering’”, drawing attention for its thrilling genre appeal.

The Victory of a Solid Acting Ensemble… Full-Throttle Box Office Success

〈Glory〉's Jung Ji-so, 〈The Glory〉's Cha Joo-young, and the uniquely charismatic Lee Soo-hyuk have come together in 〈Sister〉, delivering a dense suspense that lives up to the actors' reputations and establishing itself as a strong contender at the box office this January.

With a kidnapping plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the film 〈Sister〉 is currently showing in theaters nationwide.