Song Hye-kyo becomes exorcist nun in 'The Priests 2: Dark Nuns'

Set for release Jan. 24, 2025

By KTimes

The much-anticipated film "The Priests 2: Dark Nuns," starring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, is officially set for release on Jan. 24, 2025, with an international poster now revealed, distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World) announced Monday.

Following the 2015 release of "The Priests," which drew 5.44 million viewers and opened a new chapter in Korean occult cinema, "The Priests 2: Dark Nuns" tells the story of individuals who embark on a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful demon.

Song, acclaimed for her intense performance in the global hit series "The Glory," plays Sister Yunia, a fearless nun willing to go to any lengths to save the boy.

Joining her as Sister Michaela, a nun driven by curiosity and doubt, is Jeon, known for her diverse roles in dramas like "Vincenzo" and films like "Cobweb" and "Night in Paradise."

With Song's portrayal of the determined and daring Yunia and Jeon's unique charm as the inquisitive Michaela, the film promises audiences an unforgettable synergy and powerful transformations from both actors.

In "The Priests 2: Dark Nuns," actor Lee Jin-wook, known for his upcoming role in "Squid Game" Season 2, portrays Father Paolo, a psychiatrist who doesn't believe in the existence of demons. The character of Hee-jun, a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, is played by Moon Woo-jin, recognized for his performances in the drama "Castaway Diva" and the film "Hijacking."

"The Priests 2: Dark Nuns" has already garnered significant international interest, capturing the attention of global buyers at the 2024 Asian Contents & Film Market.

The newly unveiled international poster, depicting Sisters Yunia and Michaela guiding the tormented boy, radiates tension and intrigue as they head into unknown danger, igniting curiosity about the intense, forbidden ritual they will undertake to save him.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.