The new Korean occult film “The Shrine: Whispers of the Devil” or “The Shrine,” starring singer-actor Kim Jaejoong, will make its premiere at the upcoming BIFAN 2024. Learn more about the highly-anticipated film below, including its gripping storyline and captivating cast lineup.
New Korean Film “The Shrine” Starring Kim Jaejoong, Kong Seong Ha, and More to Screen at BIFAN 2024
“The Shrine: Whispers of the Devil” (신사:악귀의 속삭임) – BIFAN 2024
The new Korean film “The Shrine: Whispers of the Devil” led by Kim Jaejoong and Kong Seong Ha will get its premiere in the Special Session category at the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), which takes place from July 4 to July 14, 2024.
Starring Kim Jaejoong, Kong Seong Ha, Song Woo Joo, and Ko Hoon Jung, this new Korean film belongs to the occult horror genre. It presents a gripping storyline that delves into supernatural elements, promising to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The story revolves around the presence of malevolent spirits and the mysterious disappearance of three university students who explore an old abandoned shrine in Japan.
Furthermore, this horror movie marks the first Korean film directorial debut of director Kumakiri Kazuyoshi from Japan. It also highlights the return of singer and actor Kim Jaejoong to the silver screen following his portrayal of Choi Hyun in the 2012 film “Codename: Jackal.” In this movie, Jaejoong collaborates with actress Kong Seong Ha, known for her role in the Korean drama “Doctor Slump.”
Additionally, this movie marks Song Woo Joo and music Ko Hoon Jung’s silver screen debut. Song Woo Joo is a model actress who signed with Kim Jaejoong’s agency, iNKODE Entertainment, in November 2023. On the other hand, Ko Hoon Jung is an experienced musical actor who has appeared in numerous musical plays at Daehangno Theater.
“The Shrine” Korean Movie: Storyline
A group of university students embark on international cultural exchange activities in the abandoned village of Kobe, Japan. Their main task revolves around organizing an exhibition within the village’s disused buildings.
One day, Hee Jung, a student who is exploring a nearby ruined shrine, disappears. Concerned for her safety, the group decides to search for her using clues from her painting. While exploring the shrine, Yu Mi senses an evil presence lurking within the temple. Subsequently, strange and frightening events unfold, causing some of them to be injured. Could they have unwittingly awakened evil spirits?
In the wake of these events, more students begin mysteriously dying or disappearing. Worried about the escalating situation, Yu Mi feels compelled to seek help from her old shaman friend, Myung Jin. Despite never anticipating the need to contact him again, she reaches out for assistance. Sensing an ominous force at play, Myung Jin travels to Japan and is soon confronted with a horrifying sight.
Teaming up with the town’s spiritual leader, Priest Han Ju, they work together to ensure everyone’s safety against the evil entity.
Korean Movie “The Shrine” Cast and Characters: Kim Jaejoong, Kong Seong Ha, Song Woo Joo, and Ko Hoon Jung
In “The Shrine,” Kim Jaejoong portrays Myung Jin. He is a university student of art who, hesitantly at first, answers a divine call and becomes a shaman. However, he elegantly transforms into a dark hero, showcasing a charismatic yet enigmatic young Korean shaman.
Kong Seong Ha takes on the role of Yu Mi, the student’s supervisor. Meanwhile, Song Woo Joo plays Jie Eun, one of the Korean art university students who participated in the trip to Japan.
Finally, Ko Hoon Jung plays the role of Priest Han Ju, a spiritual leader of the town, in the upcoming movie.
The movie “The Shrine” was filmed entirely in Japan earlier this year. You can join the BIFAN 2024 event in July to catch this movie or await its theatrical premiere in Q4 of 2024.
Stay tuned for further thrilling updates! Meanwhile, enjoy the upcoming Korean film “The Shrine” trailer featuring Kim Jaejoong, Kong Seong Ha, Song Woo Joo, and Ko Hoon Jung.
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