Shin Mina's screen comeback film "Pupil" has drawn 1.5 million viewers and is enjoying a long run.
The film "Pupil" surpassed 1.5 million admissions thanks to hot word-of-mouth and a box office comeback trend after its release.
According to the integrated box office computer network, "Pupil" surpassed 1.5 million admissions as of 11 a.m. on July 26 (Sun). "Pupil," which drew rave reviews from audiences from its opening day, has continued a steady box office run thanks to its tense progression and the passionate performances of the actors. In addition, it drew more viewers in its second week than in its opening week, and reached 1 million cumulative admissions two days faster than the 2025 hit "Noise," signaling a positive box office outlook.
Above all, Shin Mina, who returned to the screen after about three years with "Pupil," tracks the truth as her eyesight gradually deteriorates, ultimately confronting the hidden facts and delivering an unexpected development that targets this summer's audience preferences and cements her presence as the "thriller queen."
Actual viewers praised the film, saying, "I was immersed in the tension" (CGV_yonggamhan********), "It was extremely tense, thrilling and a continuous series of shocking scenes" (CGV_yonggamhan*****), "The tension and direction and the sense of speed felt as if I were the actors' eyes" (CGV_jinjeonghan******), "I was well immersed in the protagonist's gradually failing vision, and that was directed to feel tense" (CGV_bitnaneun*******), "The tension was maintained throughout the running time and the acting was literally perfect" (CGV_A.G**) and others, conveying praise for the actors' fearless performances and the genre entertainment value of the work.
With audiences' word-of-mouth and a box office comeback drawing attention, "Pupil" is expected to continue a long run this summer by offering the thrills of a suspense thriller to moviegoers.
Meanwhile, the film "Pupil" is a suspense thriller in which Seojin, who is gradually losing her sight due to a genetic disease, uncovers suspicions surrounding the death of her twin sibling and faces the reality. In addition to the box office news, it was recently officially invited to the 59th Sitges Film Festival and confirmed for overseas release.
It has been officially invited to the competition panorama section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival, held from Oct. 8 (Thu) to Oct. 18 (Sun), drawing attention. Since its launch in 1968 as a week for screening fantasy and horror films, the Sitges Film Festival has become the world's largest and most representative genre film festival. Many Korean films have been invited in the past, including "It Can't Be Helped," "The Outlaws 1–4," "Sleepless," "The Night Owl," and "Train to Busan."<
[Photo] Solaire Partners, Baipom Studio Co., Ltd., integrated box office computer network provided
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