The film 'The King and the Man' directed by Jang Hang-jun has surpassed 9.21 million viewers, edging closer to the coveted 10 million mark.
According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets, 'The King and the Man' topped the box office on the 2nd, attracting 728,982 viewers in a single day, bringing its total to 9,213,408.
Set in 1457 Cheongnyeongpo, the film tells the story of a village chief who volunteers for exile to revive his village and a young dethroned king in exile. Starring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do, the film is poised to become the first movie of the year to reach 10 million viewers. It currently leads in advance ticket sales.
In second place is 'Humint' directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, which drew 41,515 viewers in a day, with a total of 1,863,688 viewers. The film continues to attract audiences steadily.
'Humint' is set in Vladivostok, where secrets and truths are submerged in icy waters, and features a clash of individuals with different motives. The film, praised for its intense action and deep emotions, stars Jo In-sung, Park Jung-min, Park Hae-joon, and Shin Se-kyung.
Ranking third is the animation 'Hoppers' directed by Daniel Chong. Before its official release, it attracted 29,415 viewers in a preview screening, with a total of 52,411 viewers.
'Hoppers' is a Pixar animal adventure where a girl named Mabel, transformed into a robotic beaver through 'hopping' technology, embarks on an unexpected adventure in a wondrous animal world. It is set to release on the 4th.
Other films in the top five include 'God's Band' directed by Kim Hyung-hyup in fourth place, and '5 Centimeters Per Second' directed by Okuyama Yoshiyuki in fifth.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr