The movie 'HOPE' maintained its position at number one at the box office even in its second week of release, continuing its strong performance.
The movie 'HOPE' (directed/written by Na Hong-jin, produced by Posed Films, co-produced by Plus M Entertainment and Westworld Inc., presented/distributed by Plus M Entertainment) surpassed 1 million viewers in record time, followed by 2 million, and then crossed the 3 million viewer mark in its second week of release. With the box office maintaining its top position on the 12th day of release, relay GVs and greetings from the director and cast members, along with various interpretations from audiences, are driving a trend of multiple viewings.
Amidst the onslaught of foreign films, audiences are pouring praise on 'HOPE,' which is upholding the pride of Korean cinema in the summer theater market. Word-of-mouth about the outstanding visuals and sound that can be enjoyed in theaters, thrilling action, and high production quality is spreading, adding fuel to the box office success.
'HOPE' tells the story of Beom-seok, the head of the Hopogang outpost in the demilitarized zone, who learns from young people in the neighborhood that a tiger has appeared, and then faces an unbelievable reality as the entire village goes into emergency.
The movie 'HOPE' is currently being screened at theaters nationwide.
