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Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope’ Strong Opening at Korean Box Office
A new movie called 'Hope' directed by Na Hong-Jin had a very successful start in Korea.
It sold over 2 million tickets in just five days, which is the fastest any movie has done this year.
The movie is about a small town dealing with powerful aliens.
It stars famous actors like Hwang Jung-min and Michael Fassbender.
The Korean government even gave out discounts to help more people see it.
Some people loved the movie, but others didn't like how confusing it was or the bad language.
The movie company is hoping it sells enough tickets to make back the money they spent, as they are in some financial trouble.
Na Hong-Jin’s 'Hope' sold over 2 million tickets in its first five days, the fastest this year in Korea.
The film opened ahead of the Constitution Day holiday weekend and benefited from government ticket discounts.
Starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander, it's billed as the most expensive Korean film ever.
Audience reactions are mixed, with 53% rating it highly, while others criticize its lack of world-building and ambiguous ending.
The film needs to sell around 20 million tickets to break even, with presales in about 200 overseas territories.
- Who
- Director Na Hong-Jin, stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander
- What
- The film 'Hope' had a strong opening at the Korean box office
- Where
- Korea
- When
- Released on July 15, 2024
- Why
- The film's release coincided with a holiday weekend and received government ticket discounts
Key facts
- Film
- Hope
- Director
- Na Hong-Jin
- Opening Weekend Admissions
- 2 million
- Release Date
- July 15
- Cannes Premiere
- 2024
- Stars
- Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander
- Distributor
- Plus M Entertainment
- Ticket Discount
- $3.90 (KRW6,000)
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