Actress Song Hye-kyo dressed as a nun is revealed for the first time in the upcoming film ‘The Black Nuns’, which is set to be released on January 24, 2025. The film is a new project by the production company that brought audiences movies like ‘The Priests’, ‘Default’, ‘Master’, and ‘#ALIVE’.
Directed by Kwon Hyuk-jae and distributed by NEW, ‘The Black Nuns’ tells the story of people who engage in a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. As the second installment following the 2015 release ‘The Priests’, which captivated 5.44 million viewers, this new film aims to captivate audiences once again in the new year.
Having garnered acclaim for her intense performance in the global hit ‘The Glory’, Song Hye-kyo stars as Sister Younia, who disregards all limits to prepare the ritual to save the boy. Jeon Yeo-bin, known for her roles in dramas like ‘Vincenzo’ and ‘Be Melodramatic’, as well as films like ‘Cobweb’ and ‘Night in Paradise’, plays Sister Michaela, who decides to become a black nun and assists Sister Younia.
Song Hye-kyo’s portrayal of the headstrong and brave Sister Younia, along with Jeon Yeo-bin’s curious and skeptical Sister Michaela, showcases a transformation that promises memorable intensity for the audience. Additionally, Lee Jin-wook, anticipated in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2, plays Father Paolo, a psychiatrist who does not believe in demons. Moon Woo-jin, noted for his roles in the drama ‘The Island Diva’ and film ‘Hijacking’, portrays the possessed boy Hee-jun, further heightening curiosity.
The overseas poster for ‘The Black Nuns’, which garnered significant attention from global buyers at the 2024 Asia Contents & Film Market, depicts the intense anticipation as Sister Younia and Sister Michaela lead the troubled boy somewhere, evoking a strong sense of tension and curiosity. As they embark on the dangerous journey of performing the forbidden rite with the sole intent of saving the boy, the film promises to open the new year with an expanded narrative and thrilling entertainment.
Set to hit theaters on January 24, 2025, ‘The Black Nuns’ offers a fresh actor combination, intriguing storyline, and unpredictable plot developments that deliver high engagement.