‘Sinmyeong’, a provocative encounter between Korean politics and the occult through unfamiliar questions.
The movie 'The Divine Fury' has garnered attention for its exceptional format and subject matter, rising to the top of the Korean box office and demonstrating significant commercial success. The film chose the challenging genre of 'occult political drama' and integrated two disparate themes of occult and politics into the narrative, focusing on the story of Yoon Ji-hee, who seeks power through mysterious forces, and journalist Jung Hyeon-soo, who aims to uncover the truth. Furthermore, the fact that the film's release date was June 2, just a day before the early presidential election, further enhanced the political symbolism of the movie. According to the production team, the original intention of the project was not unrelated to real politics. Producer Jung Cheon-soo explained, "During th...
