On December 16, 2024, Yonhap News live-streamed the press conference for the upcoming Korean film Dark Nuns, featuring Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, and Lee Jin-uk. The standout moment was the playful interaction between Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, which captured fans’ hearts and spread rapidly across social media.
Song Hye-kyo expressed her interest in the film to present a fresh aspect of her acting to her audience.
“I felt a lot of pressure after The Glory, because I received so much love for that work. But I also started to enjoy acting in a new way. I thought that if I did Dark Nuns, I’d be able to show a different side of myself.
Song Hye-kyo
Social media platforms lit up with fans praising Song Hye-kyo for her stunning appearance, dubbing her “Korea’s No.1 Visual”. The camaraderie between Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been was evident as they shared laughs and playful banter, showcasing their close friendship.
mc : there’s yeobeen-ssi beside you who smiled brightly been : (smile) kyo : (looking at yeobeen, smile)
Fans highlighted Song Hye-kyo’s visual during the Dark Nuns conference while some admirers lauded the friendship between the two actresses.
“She’s playing a nun but i’m bouta sin,” one fan said.
“Yeobeen explains the dynamic between sisters Yunia and Michaela: “Michaela is a psychiatrist and denies possession, but after Yunia asks her for help, she can’t turn her back on her.” Ooh, enemies to friends trope,” another fan noted.
“”To me, she’s like a warm beacon of light. She embraces everyone with such charisma. On set, I called her ‘my Yunia’.” Yeobeen’s words, Kyo’s expression, everything about this moment is so soft, I love them,” another fan added.
Others underscored the wit and fun Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been brought to the Dark Nuns interview. Some fans demanded to send the duo to reality shows for their dynamic equation.
“Hye kyo is so funny PLEASEE. Someone send these two to any variety shows now!!!” one fan wrote.
“Cutest heart sets. The generations gap is so visible here. 81 liners struggling. Hyekyo making Jinuk do the bow heart,” another fan said.
“Are we interrupting something? I see the potential guys… BRING THE ROMCOM!!” one other fan commented.
About Dark Nuns
Directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, Dark Nuns is a supernatural thriller slated for release on January 24, 2025. It serves as a spin-off of the 2015 hit film The Priests. The movie follows two nuns, Sister Yunia (Song Hye-kyo) and Sister Michaela (Jeon Yeo-been), who risk performing a forbidden ritual to save a possessed boy.
The cast includes:
Song Hye-kyo as Sister Yunia, seeking to reveal new facets of her acting in this role.
Jeon Yeo-been as Sister Michaela, a psychiatrist who reluctantly confronts supernatural elements.
Lee Jin-uk as Father Paolo, a skeptical psychiatrist.
Moon Woo-jin as the tormented child, Hee-jun.
Huh Joon-ho in a pivotal role.
The film blends psychological tension with supernatural suspense, promising a gripping storyline.
Song Hye-kyo has seen significant career success, particularly with her role in the Netflix series The Glory, which earned her the Best Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Jeon Yeo-been has also made waves with her roles in Vincenzo, Glitch, and the films Night in Paradise and Cobweb, which was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival. She is also set to star in Harbin, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.
The press conference not only highlighted the film’s intriguing plot but also the engaging personalities of its stars, leaving fans eager for more of their on and off-screen chemistry.
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