The 'Sal Mok Ji' photographed by Kim Hye-yoon... Why do Zenji fans visit it in the middle of the night? [Star Issue]

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The horror film "Salmokji" has precisely targeted the tastes of the Gen Z generation. The film "Salmokji" is sweeping through university campuses, sparking a wave of popularity centered on young people.

"Sal Mok Ji" is a horror film in which an unidentified figure appears in the road view of "Sal Mok Ji," and as the filming crew heads to the reservoir for a re-shoot, they encounter something in the dark, deep water.

"Sal-mok-ji" has surpassed its break-even point just seven days after its release and is on the verge of reaching one million viewers. Amid this momentum, the film has unveiled horror fan art and vivid viewer reviews from university horror club students, demonstrating the intense interest of the Gen Z generation in the movie.

What particularly drew attention was the reactions of university horror club students who regularly enjoy a wide variety of horror content. Students from the Korea National University of Arts' "Dolgosi Yokai Association" said, "The film was so scary, even more than I had expected. Maybe I didn't actually go there," and "My younger sibling watched only one-third of the movie with their eyes closed, while I watched with one ear partially covered." Students from Ajou University's "Eusseuseu" club remarked, "It wasn't just simple horror; the solid story made it even more enjoyable," and "I wanted to close my eyes because it was too scary, but I couldn't look away from the unfolding twists upon twists." Seoul Women's University students shared vivid reviews, stating, "It was a horror film so immersive that I found myself unable to reach for popcorn," and "Thanks to the new directing techniques and plot developments I've never seen before, I watched with my hands sweating the whole time."

Interest in "Salmokji," the setting of the film, continues to grow. As more people have been visiting Salmokji at night recently, Yesan County in South Chungcheong Province announced on the 15th via its official account that nighttime access to Salmokji will be restricted to prevent safety accidents. The restriction will be in effect for 12 hours, from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following day. The county also prohibited littering, camping, cooking, and fishing in the vicinity of Salmokji.

Meanwhile, attention is focused on how far the "Sal-mok-ji" craze will continue.

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