Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman
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| Hangul | 천박사 퇴마 연구소: 설경의 비밀 |
| Hanja | 千博士退魔硏究所: 說經의 祕密 |
| Literal meaning | Chun Doctor's Exorcism Lab: The Secret of Snow Scenery |
| Revised Romanization | Cheonbaksa Toema Yeonguso: Seolgyeongui Bimil |
| Directed by | Kim Seong-sik |
| Based on | Possessed by Fresh and Kim Hong-tae |
| Starring | Gang Dong-won Huh Joon-ho Esom Lee Dong-hwi Kim Jong-soo |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | CJ Entertainment |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$14.6 million[1][2][3] |
Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (Korean: 천박사 퇴마 연구소: 설경의 비밀) is a 2023 South Korean dark fantasy film directed by Kim Seong-sik, and starring Gang Dong-won, Huh Joon-ho, Esom, Lee Dong-hwi, and Kim Jong-soo. Based on hit Naver webtoon written by Fresh and illustrated by Kim Hong-tae, the film depicts a fake exorcist who can't see ghosts but solves the case with ghost-like insight, and is commissioned for a powerful possession case.[4][5] It was released theatrically on September 27, 2023, coinciding with Korean holiday.[6][7]
Synopsis[edit]
The story begins when Dr. Cheon (Gang Dong-won), a fake exorcist who cannot hear or see ghosts but solves all kinds of cases with ghost-like insight, is asked to handle a case of powerful possession that he has never experienced before.
Cast[edit]
- Gang Dong-won as Dr. Cheon[8]
- Huh Joon-ho as Beom-cheon[9]
- Esom as Yoo-kyung[10]
- Lee Dong-hwi as Kang Do-ryung / Inbae[11]
- Kim Jong-soo as President Hwang[5]
- Park So-yi as Yoo-min[12]
- Ahn Doo-ho[13]
- Yoon Byeong-hee as Hwarang[14]
- Joo Bo-bi as Jeom-bachi
- Park Kyung-hye as Sa-wol
Special appearance[edit]
- Park Jeong-min as fairy shaman[15]
- Jisoo as a Korean traditional fairy[15]
- Lee Jung-eun as Mr. Park's wife[15]
- Park Myung-hoon as Mr. Park[15]
- Cho Yi-hyun as Mr. Park's daughter[16]
Production[edit]
Gang Dong-won, Lee Dong-hwi and Esom confirmed their appearance in July 2022.[10] The all main cast was confirmed on September 19, 2022.[17]
Filming began on September 14, 2022.[8]
Reception[edit]
As of October 14, 2023, the film has grossed US$13,152,259 at the local box office and accumulated 1,831,185 admissions from 796 screens.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2023". KOFIC. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (2023)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "[공식] 강동원, 가짜 퇴마사된다…'빙의' 크랭크인" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Jo Ji-young (September 19, 2022). "[공식] 강동원, '검은 사제들' 이어 다시 한번 퇴마물 도전..영화 '빙의' 출연 확정" [[Official] Kang Dong-won, after 'The Black Priests', once again challenging the exorcism... Confirmed to appear in the movie 'Possession']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (August 8, 2023). "강동원 '천박사 퇴마 연구소', 올 추석에 본다 '9월 개봉'[공식]" [Kang Dong-won's 'Chun Doctor's Exorcism Lab', to be seen on Chuseok this year 'September release' [Official]] (in Korean). Spotify News. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 조, 지영. "[공식] 강동원표 오컬트 '천박사 퇴마 연구소' 9월 27일 개봉 확정". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b Lee Nam-kyung (September 19, 2022). "강동원 출연확정, 허준호→이솜 캐스팅…'빙의', 9월 14일 크랭크인(공식) - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN" [Kang Dong-won confirmed to appear, Heo Jun-ho → Esom casting… 'Possession', crank-in on September 14 (official)]. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Han Hae-sun (July 8, 2022). "[단독]'믿보 빌런' 허준호, 영화 '빙의' 출연..강동원과 싸운다" [[Exclusive] 'Reliable Villain' Heo Jun-ho to appear in the movie 'Possession'... Fighting with Kang Dong-won] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved July 8, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Park Sol-yi (July 7, 2022). "[단독] 이동휘X이솜, 영화 '빙의' 출연...강동원과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Lee Dong-hwi X Esom to appear in the movie 'Possession'... Breathing with Kang Dong-won] (in Korean). TV report. Retrieved July 7, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (September 19, 2022). "빙의' 강동원·허준호·이솜·이동휘, 캐스팅 완료 '14일 크랭크인" [Possession' Kang Dong-won, Heo Jun-ho, Esom, and Lee Dong-hwi, casting completed 'Crank-in on the 14th'] (in Korean). spoTV News. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Yoo-min (August 22, 2023). "'천박사' 가장 기대되는 강동원의 컴백[종합]" (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ Choi Yoon-na (January 24, 2023). "안두호, 강동원X이솜 '빙의' 캐스팅…브라운관→스크린[공식]" [Ahn Doo-ho, Kang Dong-won X Esom's 'Possession' cast... CRT → Screen [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved January 24, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 양, 유진. "'천박사' 윤병희X주보비X박경혜, '밀수' 이어 올추석 극장가 장악 예고". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ a b c d Kim, Bo-ra (September 19, 2023). "천박사' 박정민·지수→이정은·박명훈 왜 나와?…강렬한 하드캐리(종합)[현장의 재구성]" ['Doctor Chun' Park Jung-min, Ji-soo, Lee Jeong-eun, Park Myung-hoon Why me?...Intense hard carry (synthesis) [reconstruction of the scene].] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved September 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 양, 유진. "블랙핑크 지수에 박정민까지!…'천박사 퇴마 연구소', 역대급 특별출연진 화제". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ Jo Ji-young (September 19, 2022). "[공식] 강동원, '검은 사제들' 이어 다시 한번 퇴마물 도전..영화 '빙의' 출연 확정" [[Official] Kang Dong-won, after 'The Black Priests', once again challenging the exorcism... Confirmed to appear in the movie 'Possession']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
