The movie 'Streaming' ranked first in the Korean box office for the opening weekend.

'Streaming' (directed by Jo Jang-ho, provided/distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Very Good Studio, co-produced by T.H. Story) is a thriller that depicts the story of a top subscriber-count crime channel streamer discovering clues in a serial murder case that had remained unresolved and tracking the culprit while broadcasting the process live.

'Streaming' secured the top spot for Korean films during its opening weekend, landing strongly in theaters. According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council, 'Streaming' attracted 76,575 viewers during its opening weekend (March 21 (Friday) to March 23 (Sunday)), recording a total audience of 78,753 (as of March 24 (Monday) at 7 a.m.) and claiming the top position in the Korean box office for the opening week. Dominating the number one spot for Korean films from its release, 'Streaming' is set to continue its successful run into its second week in March.

Audience reactions to 'Streaming' are also enthusiastic. Kang Ha-neul's overwhelming acting performance perfectly embodies the character of the crazed 'idol,' drawing comments such as, “Kang Ha-neul's acting definitely crossed the line lol. His crazy performance was truly amazing, and this movie made me see him in a new light” (CGV_Auch***), “Kang Ha-neul's breathtaking acting is so enjoyable, totally recommended” (Lotte Cinema_Kim***), “I didn’t know Kang Ha-neul could act so well like this. I watched the movie with my palms sweating, extremely immersed for the first time in a while” (Naver_jm***), “A movie worth watching for Kang Ha-neul’s performance” (Naver_ph***). Furthermore, with direction and story that reflect actual streaming broadcasts, comments like, “It’s a movie that feels eerie with a strange sense of déjà vu... It exceeded expectations and was fun” (CGV_Yul***), “The real one-take direction was amazing, creating immense immersion and tension.. Good good” (CGV_Kyung***), “I really enjoyed it because it felt real and completely immersed me” (CGV_Auh***), “Watching in the theater made every comment visible lol” (Lotte Cinema_Du***), “The realism is outstanding, and the details about the streaming ecosystem were fascinating. Strongly recommended if you like thrillers!” (Naver_jm***), “As someone who watches various YouTubers' content daily through YouTube, it was a film that was very immersive and realistic, with added thrill” (Naver_Ry***) have led to a surge of interest in the film.

The film 'Streaming,' which is expected to continue its box office success into its second week, is currently being screened enthusiastically across the country.

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