Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo’s latest films have set the box office buzzing in very different ways, drawing attention from fans and netizens alike.

Song Joong Ki’s Bogota and Song Hye Kyo’s Dark Nuns hit theaters at different times, but their contrasting performances have caught the eyes of many.

Released on January 24, Dark Nuns quickly became a box office hit. As of January 27, it had already reached an impressive 768,603 viewers, just four days after its release!

It had a strong start, attracting 160,000 viewers on its opening day, and went on to top the box office for three straight days.

But that’s not all – Dark Nuns also saw huge success in Indonesia, where it racked up an incredible 310,000 viewers in its opening week.

This set a record as the best opening ever for a Korean film in the country. With the Lunar New Year holidays in full swing, Dark Nuns is expected to keep its momentum going, possibly surpassing 1 million viewers during the break.

On the other hand, Song Joong Ki’s Bogota: City of the Last Chance, which was released in December 2024, has struggled to match the success of Dark Nuns.

Despite a long production process and being released after several delays, Bogota has garnered only 420,000 viewers so far. With a huge production cost of 12.5 billion KRW, the film’s break-even point was set at 3 million viewers, which now seems far out of reach.

Song Joong Ki himself opened up about the film’s poor performance during a January 12 event, expressing gratitude that it was shown in theaters but getting emotional as he shared his disappointment.

He revealed, “I’ve worked harder than ever to promote it. I wanted people to know about it and see it in a good light.”

While Bogota may not have lived up to expectations, Dark Nuns is soaring, and it seems like Song Hye Kyo’s latest film might just keep breaking records.

Stay tuned to see if Dark Nuns can keep topping the box office as the Lunar New Year holidays continue!

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The legal fight between NewJeans and ADOR has officially begun, and actor Lee Jong Suk’s reaction is grabbing attention.

On April 3, the Seoul Central District Court held the first trial for ADOR’s lawsuit against NewJeans, aiming to confirm the validity of their exclusive contracts. This follows the court’s previous decision on March 21, which sided with ADOR and blocked the members from carrying out entertainment activities.

NewJeans previously argued for contract termination based on 11 reasons, including issues with Min Hee Jin’s removal as ADOR’s CEO, claims that HYBE undervalued their success, and even allegations that HYBE considered “ruining” their brand.

However, the court dismissed all of these claims. In response, the members expressed their frustration through international media, calling the ruling “shocking” and saying, “It seems like South Korea wants to turn us into revolutionaries.”

While fans remain divided, Lee Jong Suk’s reaction has sparked a huge discussion. The actor, known for his calm and reserved personality, was reportedly taken aback by the situation. “This is crazy… What is even happening?” he allegedly said after hearing about the legal battle. His shocked response quickly spread online, with fans agreeing that the situation is beyond belief.

With NewJeans suspending their activities and ADOR holding the upper hand in court, all eyes are now on how this legal fight will unfold.

The next steps will determine whether NewJeans can overturn the decision or if ADOR will maintain full control over their careers.

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