The movie 'Concrete Utopia', which maintains its top spot at the Korean film box office and maintains a hot box office hit, recorded a cumulative audience of 2,790,913 by the weekend of the second week of its release, and is about to break the 3 million mark. The 3 million mark of 'Concrete Utopia' is the third feat among Korean films released in 2023 following 'Crime City 3' and 'Smuggling'.
The movie 'Concrete Utopia', which is at the center of explosive word of mouth in the summer theater district, is about to break the 3 million cumulative number of viewers with an unbroken box office success, drawing attention to the long-term box office race that will continue in the future.
In addition, 'Concrete Utopia' was selected unanimously by the judges as the Korean film entry for the International Feature Film Award at the 96th American Academy Awards.
In particular, the story that stimulates universal sympathy and the sharp message contained in it are throwing an intense topic that encompasses generations and borders, leading to hot reactions to the differentiated fun of 'Concrete Utopia'. Audiences who have seen the movie not only pour out rich reviews with various perspectives on the movie through online and offline, but also enjoy the movie from various angles through N-th viewings and screenings in special theaters, drawing attention to the long-term box office success that will continue in the future.
'Concrete Utopia' is a disaster drama depicting the story of survivors gathering in the only remaining imperial palace apartment in Seoul, which was devastated by a major earthquake. It opened on the 9th.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr