Korean Netizens Criticize News Article Comparing Box Office Success of Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki’s Films
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The news story about Song Hye Kyo's latest film 'Dark Nuns' has caused a stir in South Korea due to its comparisons with Song Joong Ki's movie 'Bogotá: City of the Lost.' The article, originally titled "Song Hye Kyo Triumphs Over Song Joong Ki… ‘Black Nuns’ Tops the Box Office on Opening Day" by TenAsia, received backlash for its perceived bias and unnecessary remarks.

According to the article, 'Dark Nuns' achieved success by ranking at the top of the box office on its premiere day with over 160,000 viewers, while 'Bogotá: City of the Lost' struggled to attract an audience, garnering just over 400,000 viewers since its release. Many netizens criticized the article for drawing comparisons between the two films based on the past relationship of the actors, who are now divorced.

The original article highlighted that 'Bogotá: City of the Lost' had a production budget of 12.5 billion KRW but failed to perform well at the box office, not making it into the top 20 ranking and quietly ending its theatrical run. In contrast, 'Dark Nuns' has been receiving positive attention, especially for Song Hye Kyo's portrayal of Sister Unia, a unique character. The transformation of Jeon Yeo Been into Sister Michaela has also been praised by viewers. With the Lunar New Year approaching, 'Dark Nuns' is anticipated to maintain its momentum and gain more popularity over the holiday weekend.

Criticism from Korean netizens led to edits in the article, focusing solely on the accomplishments of 'Dark Nuns' and the positive feedback it has received from audiences.

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