'No Other Choice' Dominates Box Office with Over 400,000 Pre-Sales on Opening Day

The highly anticipated film 'No Other Choice', praised for its blend of tension and humor and the synergy of its standout cast, has officially opened today (24th) and has already surpassed 400,000 pre-sale tickets, securing the number one spot in advance ticket sales.

'No Other Choice' tells the story of Mansu (played by Lee Byung-hun), a satisfied office worker who suddenly finds himself laid off. To protect his wife, two children, and their hard-earned home, he embarks on a personal battle for re-employment. The film features an impressive cast including Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won.

Since 17 days before its release, 'No Other Choice' has maintained its overwhelming lead in advance ticket sales, and as of 7 AM today, it has sold 407,353 tickets. This marks the highest pre-sale record for a Korean film this year. The film continues to hold the top spot in ticket sales across major theater chains CGV, Lotte Cinema, and Megabox, signaling a promising box office success. With its high-quality production, attention to detail, and diverse character performances, 'No Other Choice' is expected to invigorate the cinema scene.

Early screenings have garnered rave reviews from audiences. Comments include, "A must-see in theaters for its explosive sound and visuals, complemented by perfect acting," "The theater experience amplifies the humor and emotional impact," "A showcase of locations, music, props, costumes, story, and wit that evokes Park Chan-wook's imagination," "Explosive sound and visuals that demand a theater viewing," "Captures the bittersweet reality so well," and "Perfect blend of Park Chan-wook's unique mise-en-scène, maximalist direction, and the ensemble cast."

Directed by Park Chan-wook, 'No Other Choice' is now playing in theaters nationwide.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr