The new Korean film 'Opposition' (directed by Hwang Byeong-guk) has dethroned 'Showdown' to claim the top spot. However, the opening score is a single-digit figure at 80,000.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system on the 17th, 'Opposition' attracted 85,661 viewers on its opening day, the 16th. The cumulative audience count is 104,504.
'Opposition' is a crime action film that unfolds as a broker designing the drug trade in South Korea, a prosecutor aiming for higher status, and a detective who is committed to eradicating drug crimes, all intertwining with different objectives. Directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, who also stars, the film features actors Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-joon, Ryu Kyung-soo, and Chae Won-bin. The break-even point is approximately 2.5 million.
The long-reigning 'Showdown' (directed by Kim Hyung-joo) has been pushed to second place. On the same day, it attracted 13,639 viewers, bringing its cumulative audience count to 1,879,776.
Released on the 26th of last month, the film depicts the story of South Korea's greatest Go legend, Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung-hun), who challenges the peak once again after losing to his disciple Lee Chang-ho (played by Yoo Ah-in) due to his innate competitive spirit. 'Showdown', which has seen a resurgence after a four-year hiatus due to Yoo Ah-in's drug scandal, has steadily gathered audiences and surpassed the break-even point of 1.8 million.
The theatrical version of Attack on Titan: The Final Season - The Last Attack has climbed back to third place. Fourth is 'Bridget Jones's Diary: New Chapter', and fifth is 'Maria', attracting 3,943, 3,166, and 2,934 viewers, respectively.
As of 7:45 AM, the real-time reservation rankings are led by 'Opposition' (with about 70,000 reservations) and 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' (with 31,000 reservations).
