Sayart.net - Song Hye-kyo Returns to Korean Cinema After a Decade in Supernatural Thriller

Renowned Actor Leads Star-Studded Cast in Standalone Sequel to 'The Priests'

Courtesy of Song Hye-kyo's instagram

In an upcoming film directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, Song Hye-kyo, acclaimed for her role in "The Glory" (2022), is set to make her return to the Korean silver screen after a 10-year hiatus. Joining her in this venture are co-stars Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook, and Huh Joon-ho, as announced by the film's production company and distributor, Next Entertainment World (NEW). The yet-to-be-titled standalone sequel to "The Priests" (2015) is scheduled to commence shooting in late February. 

▲ Courtesy of Song Hye-kyo's instagram

Song Hye-kyo's last Korean film appearance was in "My Brilliant Life" (2014). During the interim, she participated in the "The Crossing" Chinese movie series and took on notable roles in television dramas such as "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), "Encounter" (2018-19), and "The Glory" (2022-23).

▲ Courtesy of Jeon Yeo-been's instagram

The upcoming supernatural thriller, tentatively titled "Dark Nuns" in Korean, follows the narrative of individuals embarking on a mission to rescue a boy plagued by an evil spirit, according to NEW. Song Hye-kyo assumes the role of Junia, a determined nun committed to saving the tormented boy from his affliction. Jeon Yeo-been portrays Sister Michaela, initially intrigued by Junia and later working alongside her.

Directed by Jang Jae-hyun, "The Priests" (2015) centered around priests played by Gang Dong-won and Kim Yoon-seok as they endeavored to exorcise an evil spirit from a young girl named Park So-dam. The film received both critical acclaim and commercial success.

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