The Secret That Cannot Be Told Takes the Lead in Ticket Sales

The film 'The Secret That Cannot Be Told' (말할 수 없는 비밀) has officially kicked off its resurgence by claiming the top spot in overall ticket reservations and achieving the highest score increase. As of January 31, 2025, at 7:33 AM, the movie, directed by 서유민 and produced by 하이브미디어코프, recorded a ticket reservation rate of 22.1%, surpassing all other films.

This fantasy romance, which tells the miraculous story of 유준 (played by 도경수) and 정아 (played by 원진아) who meet by chance in a campus practice room where the secrets of time are hidden, is a Korean adaptation of a Taiwanese film of the same name.

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, as audiences in their teens and twenties flock to theaters, 'The Secret That Cannot Be Told' has overtaken 'Hitman 2' to secure the number one position in ticket sales. The film continues to show a remarkable upward trend, with its score increasing by over 50% compared to the previous day, indicating strong word-of-mouth and setting the stage for a successful box office run.

As of today, the film has maintained an impressive CGV Golden Egg Index of 94%, a viewer rating of 9.4 on Lotte Cinema, 8.6 on Megabox, 9.25 on Naver, and 9.9 on Daum, making it the top-rated film among releases during the holiday period.

Audience reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with comments highlighting the film's quality: “I wondered if it could surpass the original, but it was really well made” (CGV, 황여*****), “The music, visuals, and acting were all perfect” (CGV, 밍*), and “This remake captures the Korean sentiment beautifully! It's a great movie to watch with family, friends, or a partner” (CGV, ji**eon0456). Many viewers express their satisfaction with the film's adaptation and the stunning performances, further raising anticipation among those who have yet to see it.