by Lily Alice, August 2, 2023
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The much-anticipated official poster and trailer for the movie  Target have been unveiled!

Target is a riveting thriller that delves into the eerie and suspenseful events that unfold in the ordinary life of Soo Hyun, who unwittingly becomes the target of secondhand trade fraud. 

The film combines the gritty reality of online trading with the thrilling elements of the genre, complemented by a stellar cast, making it a movie that has won high expectations of the audience.

The striking official poster captures Soo Hyun's (Shin Hye Sun) intense gaze and expression, effectively conveying the shocking and tense moments of her encounter with a killer after purchasing a secondhand good. The accompanying text, "Today, I traded with a murderer in a secondhand transaction", adds anticipation, hinting at the suspenseful twists that lie ahead. The poster depicts Soo Hyun's fear, terror, and urgency in the face of this harrowing situation.

In the newly-released trailer, viewers are immediately drawn into an enthralling story filled with heart-pounding suspense. After a long day, Soo Hyun returns home to be startled by her computer monitor suddenly coming to life, showing a mysterious message being typed out letter by letter, "You came home early today?", sending chills down the spine. As she discovers being duped in a secondhand trade for a faulty washing machine, Soo Hyun tracks down the scammer on the online secondhand trading site and leaves warnings on his posts in the comment section saying to be aware of the fraudster. However, she soon receives threatening messages telling her to stop interfering.

As days progress, eerie and unexplained incidents begin to unfold within Soo Hyun's home, leading to a feeling of being watched. The film brilliantly captures her attempts to escape, her encounters with danger, and the nerve-racking moments that keep the suspense at its peak. A standout scene depicts Soo Hyun frozen with fear when she hears the sound of her door opening behind her, yet unable to turn around, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. 

The K-movie Target is set for a theatrical release on August 30th. Watch the trailer below

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