A news article comparing the box office performance of Song Hye Kyo‘s film ‘Dark Nuns’ with Song Joong Ki’s movie ‘Bogotá: City of the Lost’ has drawn significant backlash from Korean netizens. The original article, published by TenAsia, used a headline that many found inappropriate and inflammatory.
The initial headline read, “Song Hye Kyo Triumphs Over Song Joong Ki… ‘Dark Nuns’ Tops the Box Office on Opening Day.” This comparison, focusing on the actors’ past relationship and subsequent divorce, immediately triggered criticism.
The Controversial Comparison
The original article highlighted the opening day success of ‘Dark Nuns,’ which attracted over 160,000 viewers. It contrasted this with ‘Bogotá: City of the Lost,’ which, despite a production budget of 12.5 billion KRW (8.7 million USD), only managed slightly over 400,000 total viewers since its release last month. The article further stated:
Released on December 31, ‘Bogotá: City of the Lost’ had a production budget of 12.5 billion KRW (8.7 million USD) but managed to draw only slightly over 400,000 viewers in total. The film failed to make it into the top 20 at the box office and closed its run quietly. On its opening day, it recorded an audience of 100,000 viewers and secured the No. 2 spot in ticket reservations. In contrast, Black Nuns has been generating significant buzz, particularly for Song Hye Kyo’s remarkable performance as Sister Unia, a character unlike any seen before. Jeon Yeo Been’s transformation into Sister Michaela, a character with a complex inner world, has also received glowing praise from viewers. As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, all eyes are on Black Nuns as it is expected to continue its strong momentum. The film’s popularity is projected to grow even further during the upcoming holiday weekend.

Netizens reacted strongly against the comparison:
“Look at this headline…”
“Wow, TenAsia really messed up this time,”
“Seriously, this is just relentless. Dragging together two people who divorced six years ago… tsk tsk. Do they think this will get them more clicks?”
“Wow, what even is this article? Feels like a bait post from an online community. Unbelievable,”
“This article is trash. Honestly, it makes me curse out loud. It’s so unfair to Song Joong Ki,”
“What a garbage article,”
“The headline is exactly what you’d expect from trashy tabloid-level journalism.”
Aftermath and Edit
Due to the intense backlash, TenAsia edited the article, removing all references to Song Joong Ki’s film. The updated version now solely focuses on the success of ‘Dark Nuns’ and the positive reception it has garnered. This incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding the actors’ past relationship and the strong reaction from fans against what they perceived as an unnecessary comparison.
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