Kwon Hyo-jin, 'Best Friend' Shin Min-a Cheer: "Pupil," a Breathless Thriller, Receives Acclaim

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Following a successful VIP screening, "Pupil" is gathering great expectations before its release amid a flood of praise from celebrities.

The suspense thriller "Pupil," which follows Seo-jin, who is gradually losing her sight due to a genetic disease, as she investigates suspicions surrounding the death of her twin sister and confronts the truth, has become a hot topic before its release after receiving warm praise from celebrities following a successful VIP screening.

At the "Pupil" VIP screening held on the 15th, Shin Min-a, Kim Nam-hee, Lee Seung-ryong, Kim Young-a, and director Yeom Ji-ho attended, drawing significant attention. Shin Min-a, who plays the older sister Seo-jin who tracks the death of her twin sister Seo-in with eyes that are gradually becoming invisible amidst the intense support of countless audiences, said, "It will be full of tension, and I think it will be a movie that won't disappoint."

Kim Nam-hee, who plays Detective Do-hyeok, who warns against Seo-jin's obsession but becomes her eyes to track the case, left a deep impression, saying, "It is a gripping movie with suspense and tension." Lee Seung-ryong, who plays Hyun-min, conveyed his greetings, saying, "Pupil is a really fun movie with thriller elements." Kim Young-a, who plays police officer Mi-kyung protecting Seo-jin from the threat of a stalker, promoted the work by saying, "It's a movie that's good to watch with others or alone." Finally, director Yeom Ji-ho introduced the film, saying, "Please show great interest in the movie releasing on June 24." In the subsequent stage greeting, the actors and director conveyed sincere thanks to the fans who visited the theater, leading a warm atmosphere on site.

Following the successful press and distribution screening on the 15th, a VIP screening was held, and explosive responses from celebrities have continued, drawing great attention. First, Kwon Hyo-jin conveyed an intuitive review, saying, "It's a breathless thriller where I'd rather close my eyes; it's scary." Actor Yoo Tae-o raised expectations by leaving a strong recommendation, calling it a "domestic Hitchcock-style movie that clearly shows tension and plot twists." Actress Yeom Jeong-a stimulated curiosity about the suspense thriller "Pupil" to unfold this summer with her review, saying, "Isn't it too scary? I watched it so fun I didn't notice how time passed. Let 'Pupil' be a huge hit."

In addition, Yeom Kyung-yeop, the head of the baseball team LG Twins and known as director Yeom Ji-ho's younger uncle, drew attention and sent solid support with the message, "The best thriller work! The best thriller director!" In addition, "You don't even have time to blink, a story that rushes in. I watched it so, so fun" (actor Lee Sang-i), "It's too scary... Yes. I think I've lost weight. Thank you. 'Pupil' is fun" (actor Yoon Se-a), "'Pupil' with wide eyes, let's watch until the end" (2PM Ock Taek-yeon), "The 'Pupil' that will coolly make this summer! Come see it" (actor Cha Hak-yeon), and other Yeon Ye-gye-reul (CEO) celebrities' rave reviews, filled with breathless tension, acting that keeps your eyes from leaving the screen for even a moment, and exciting developments, amplify expectations and curiosity about the film "Pupil," which has completed its theater release for the summer of 2026.

Meanwhile, "Pupil" is scheduled for release on the 24th.

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