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 | Kang Dong-won Huh Joon-ho Esom Lee Dong-hwi Kim Jong-soo |
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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 mystery thriller film directed by Kim Seong-sik, and starring Kang 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]
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]
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]