'The Informant' Climbs to 4th Place in Box Office, Showcasing K-Comedy Charm

The film 'The Informant' has climbed from 5th to 4th place in the overall box office rankings from December 10th to 11th, driven by positive word-of-mouth, sparking anticipation for its second weekend performance.

'The Informant' is a crime action comedy featuring Oh Nam-hyuk (played by Heo Sung-tae), a former ace detective who has lost his passion, will, and investigative skills after being demoted, and Jo Tae-bong (played by Jo Bok-rae), an informant who has been making money by providing information on major cases. The two characters find themselves caught up in a big scheme. This film marks Heo Sung-tae's first leading role.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network on the 11th, 'The Informant' has overtaken 'Freddy's Pizza Place 2' to secure the 4th spot in the overall box office, signaling a reverse trend. 'The Informant' initially debuted at 4th place on its opening day, December 3rd, but slipped to 6th place amid strong competition from films like 'Zootopia 2', 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Shibuya Incident X Deathly Invitation', and 'Wicked'. However, it has made a significant comeback to 4th place, driven by audience word-of-mouth, showcasing a meaningful box office performance. This achievement highlights the strength of Korean cinema, as 'The Informant' stands out as a pure comedy genre film amidst big-budget and fan-driven foreign films. With its unique K-comedy appeal, 'The Informant' is expected to captivate audiences across all generations and demonstrate long-term box office success as it heads into its second weekend.

'The Informant' is currently showing in theaters nationwide.

By Ji-won Kim, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr