by Hazel Jung, September 16, 2023
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The movie Sleep, starring Jung Yu Mi and Lee Sun Kyun and directed by Yoo Jae Sun, has maintained its position at the box office for ten consecutive days.

As of 10 AM on the 16th, according to the integrated ticketing system for movie theaters, Sleep has recorded a cumulative audience of 824,328, surpassing its break-even point. On the 15th alone, it attracted 64,260 viewers, securing the top spot at the box office for the tenth consecutive day, totaling 781,538 cumulative viewers.

Sleep tells the story of a newlywed couple, Hyun Soo and Soo Jin, whose happiness is disrupted by the husband Hyun Soo's disturbing behavior during sleep and the horrifying secret that begins when he falls asleep. It stars actors Lee Sun Kyun and Jung Yu Mi.

The film has consistently maintained its position as the top-grossing movie since its release on the 6th. Despite the competition from new releases in its second week, it continues to perform well, drawing attention.

Achieving this milestone on its 11th day since release, it is expected to surpass the 1 million cumulative viewers mark easily. The film has received praise from director Bong Joon Ho as the "most unique horror film in the past decade," generating anticipation from audiences for its artistic quality and the chemistry between Jung Yu Mi and Lee Sun Kyun.

As a well-crafted genre film, the film's success is expected to continue into the coming weekend.

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