Wolf Boy takes the box office
by girlfriday
There seems to be no end in sight to the string of domestic box office hits in Korea this year. Wolf Boy starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young opened in first place this week, and is poised to sell over 500,000 tickets in four days. The film is receiving heaps of critical praise as well, and now Song Joong-ki is being called the king of both screens small and big, with his Nice Guy / Wolf Boy double-first-place killer combo. One Pretty Face to Rule Them All.
It’s just fantastic timing for him, because Nice Guy (KBS’s current Wednesday-Thursday drama and ratings leader) is one of those turning point roles for his career. He’s been the lead in films before, but it’s his first time as a carry-a-drama leading man, and having the show and his concurrent movie both end up commercial successes means big big things for Song.
Wolf Boy is an unusual love story between a reserved girl who’s shut away in a country home and a feral wolf boy. They develop a friendship and she teaches him how to be more human (the toothbrushing still below is my favorite), and they eventually fall in love. But of course when the town discovers that they have a dangerous creature in their midst, the trouble begins.
I can’t wait to get my hands on this movie, mostly because every single still and trailer I’ve seen is gorgeously shot. The film is written and directed by Jo Sung-hee (of horror film End of Animal), and in three days at the box office, it sold 457,205 tickets and heads into the weekend still at Number 1. Whether nice boy, bad boy, or wolf boy, one thing is certain: Song Joong-ki is the It Boy.
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51 twentyonebuds
November 3, 2012 at 11:01 PM
YAY! I'm so happy for SJK :) He deserves it really and he's is undeniably talented and not just a pretty face. I can't wait for what he's got next up his sleeve... <3
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52 Sushi
November 3, 2012 at 11:08 PM
I saw this movie in Abu Dhabi Film Festival and I effing love it. "Wait" and "Don't go" was stuck in my mind for weeks.
I'm happy for SJK, recognition he deserves.
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53 vodka
November 4, 2012 at 1:13 AM
Where can I watch wolf boy in any website
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54 Rahnia
November 4, 2012 at 1:26 AM
Love the movie and it's remind me of Edward Scissorhands
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Jae Shin
January 19, 2013 at 1:57 PM
That's what I thought too!
^_^
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55 whimsicalnet
November 4, 2012 at 1:44 AM
Love SJK and love it that he is getting the recognition which he so deserves. Being a pretty face can sometimes be a curse, and it might even be worse for men. Thankfully he has proven himself beyond that and will definitely be offered more varied roles (and blow our minds again).
Altho I must say that, I walked past T*ny M*ly the other day and had to physically force myself to continue walking and not stop to stare at that huge poster of this beautiful man... and start ranting how God can be so unfair to put good looks and brains into such a package and not leave anything for me. ... :(
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56 a.n.jell
November 4, 2012 at 3:15 AM
i can't believe i'm tearing up just from stills alone...song joong ki - park bo young jjang!!!...
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57 Green Tea Ghost Story
November 4, 2012 at 4:21 AM
I just saw this movie the other day... so so good! ;__; It had some predictable moments, but the acting and everything still got me right in the heart
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58 jambo
November 4, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Beautiful stills. Hope they show this movie at a theater here in Chicago like the did with the LHB movie.
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59 coffeebean
November 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Oh well FINALLY SJK shines the brightest of them all! When I was watching SKKS his role was not that major with a adorable and easy breezy which is way different from this movie and his current drama.,. I'm glad he can pull it off.,. :D
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60 swui
November 4, 2012 at 7:37 AM
he's my favourite new korean actor now. Love how he interpreted all his characters. Yes, definitely the IT boy.
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61 sept
November 4, 2012 at 8:42 AM
How long does SJK have to take military duty? I saw SJK at first in SKKS, n he stole my attention over lee minho kekeke (previously,I thought minho is so perfect here and there). But then SJK rules! In running man,he might not as crazily funny as other members,but he gave something fresh to the show. I hope in the future, SJK challenge himself to take different roles to show his capability acting to the limits. What a go, song!btw,is joong ki's Triple a drama/movie!?
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62 matinsoleil
November 4, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Oooh me like Song Joong-ki being finally the It Boy!He's so talented and beautiful! And Park Bo-young is gorgeous on the 5th picture wow
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63 WM
November 4, 2012 at 11:21 AM
I...must...see...this...movie! The premise alone has me totally intrigued. Feral boy, shy girl, middle of nowhere...what a great concept. Toss in the actors, and it's a must see on my short list. Please, please, please, let them release this with English subs soon! I'm slowly learning Korean, but I'm still not good enough to watch a show or movie without help. :(
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64 fab
November 4, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Looks promising. I know exactly where I've seen thé boy for the first time: OB-GYN. :)
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65 jubilantia
November 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Lord of the Rings reference FTW!
Anyway, WAAAAANT. Go, Song Joong-ki!
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66 Lady Seoul
November 4, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Absolutely gorgeous~! I can't wait to watch this movie too. It's beautifully shot. The pictures are eyegasmic! But I have to wait several months for English subtitles. >w<
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67 sullen26
November 4, 2012 at 10:09 PM
I'm totally impressed with his acting in nice guy! It's a complete turn around from his previous roles. I also can't wait to watch this movie! :-)
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68 Lhen de Vela
November 5, 2012 at 4:29 PM
Yes, Joong-ki is really the IT BOY!! he is so good in Nice Guy, and yes, also in his other dramas, i.e. tree with deep roots and sungkyuwan scandal. Luv him more when i saw him in Busan last month. He is so cutie, so warm and lovable! more power to Joong-ki oppa.
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69 EvaLee
November 5, 2012 at 6:55 PM
It's amazing how prolific his body of work has been in the short time he's been acting since 2008. Seven movies and eight television dramas. It is easy to see improvement in his acting for each one, too. Regardless of his face, this boy has talent.
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70 Chica
December 16, 2012 at 3:44 PM
I'm so lucky, I just saw it at my local movie theater in San Diego. It is such a pretty poignant film~
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71 another people
December 17, 2012 at 1:12 PM
awwww, can't wait to see this movie. Already ship them since park bo young came as guest in running man.
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72 Jae Shin
January 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM
I think it's safe to say I bawled my eyes out watching that movie.. ^_^
Amazing acting on both parts... I think this is the first movie to make me completely *feel* for the characters. ^_^
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73 pearl10
February 3, 2013 at 7:04 AM
I belong, I am a phd student
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