Director Bong Joon-ho's new film 'Mickey 17' is attracting attention due to fans' explosive reactions and continued viewings.
As a consumable (expendable) sent on dangerous missions, the film 'Mickey 17' captures the unpredictable story that unfolds when 'Mickey' faces his 17th death crisis, and while he is believed to be dead, 'Mickey 18' is printed, drawing intense attention from fans even in its second week of release.
'Mickey 17,' which has surpassed 2 million viewers at the fastest pace among releases this year, continues to thrive. The interesting settings, attractive characters, and diverse and profound messages in the film have not only received high praise but also generated a large fandom, making the phenomenon of 'Mickey 17' feel quite real.
In particular, there is a warm response to the protagonist 'Mickey,' described as 'a strange movie that lingers in your mind as time goes by.' A vote conducted independently by an audience on X to choose between 'Mickey 17' and 'Mickey 18' according to personal preference saw participation from over 3,300 fans, along with comments like, 'After watching this, I got curious and came to see the movie, but it's so difficult to choose after watching it,' '17 is bothersome, and 18 has decisiveness' (The Dk_Anonymous), and 'While 17 was the one to watch, 18 is the one I keep thinking about' sparked lively discussions.
Additionally, comments unique to Korean audiences, such as 'Each 'Mickey' having different personalities because the dates and times they came out of the machine vary, so isn't it that the fate has changed?' and 'Since most character names have two syllables, it shows Director Bong Joon-ho is Korean' also generate discussions among numerous 'over-invested fans.'
The two sessions of GV, also known as the 'rapid-fire ticket pre-sale,' elicited sighs from many who failed to secure tickets. The GV featuring Director Bong Joon-ho alone sold out in just 3 minutes and the session with Director Bong and music director Jung Jae-il sold out in 2 minutes, and even after the events concluded, the authentic feedback from 'Mickey' over-invested fans continued.
'Baby Creeper,' which captivated audiences in the film and generated buzz during the promotional process with the actors' 'adoption' certification shots, has received numerous requests for sale instead of giveaways, highlighting its explosive popularity. The 'Baby Creeper Keyring Adoption Screening' recorded a sell-out in an instant amid comments like, 'Just sell it, that's my wish,' and during the 'Mickey 17 best friend viewing event', responses parodying the repeated printing of 'Mickey' in the movie included comments like, 'So, do I have to be a multiple?' and 'I'll just clone myself. Then it's fine, right?'
The 'Mickey 17' meme review event ongoing on the official Warner Brothers Korea account is also drawing laughter through fans' witty feedback. Fans are applying differences between 'Mickey 17' and 'Mickey 18' to trending memes, creating their own memes using the 'Mickey' character, and producing heartfelt fan art, demonstrating that the 'Mickey fever' continues both in theaters and online.
'After the movie ends, the things to think about linger in my mind, making it even more of a perfect film. Mickey is deeply embedded in my heart...' and 'I keep thinking about Mickey 17... Nasha loves Mickey so much... Why did Nasha love Mickey, want to protect him, and want to have everything about him?' as fans' reviews show there has been continued confirmation of viewings, indicating that the box office heat for 'Mickey 17' is not likely to cool down.
[Photo] Warner Brothers Korea Co., Ltd.
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