Lead actors of "Dark Nuns" form heart gestures with their hands. Courtesy of NEW

"Dark Nuns" has surpassed 1.6 million cumulative moviegoers, reaching its break-even point.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, "Dark Nuns" exceeded 1.6 million in total admissions as of Sunday, thereby securing its financial success. In response to the audience's support, the film's lead actors expressed their gratitude by making heart gestures with their hands.

Pre-sold in 160 countries, the film is captivating global audiences. In Indonesia, it recorded the highest opening for a Korean film and currently ranks second among all Korean films in the country. In the Philippines, it dominated the box office for two consecutive weeks.

The movie is set for further international releases, including Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Laos on Feb. 6; North America and Myanmar on Feb. 7; Singapore and Malaysia on Feb. 13 and Vietnam on Feb. 21.

The film features Song Hye-kyo as Sister Unia, a character who stops at nothing to achieve her goals, delivering a charismatic performance. Jeon Yeo-been portrays Sister Michaela, whose emotional journey of growth resonates with audiences of all generations. Lee Jin-wook plays Father Paolo, a man of science, while Moon Woo-jin's portrayal of Hee-jun, a boy possessed by a malevolent spirit, adds an intense energy to the story.

"Dark Nuns" follows a group of people who risk everything to perform a forbidden ritual in an attempt to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. The film is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.