After a tumultuous controversy over Yoo Ah-in's drug allegations, 'The Match' has surpassed 1 million viewers.
'The Match' (directed by Kim Hyung-joo, distributed by Vipoem Studio, produced by Film Company Wolgwang, co-produced by BH Entertainment), the biggest topic this spring in theaters, surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers on the 11th day of its release on April 5 (Saturday) morning.
'The Match' achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 1 million cumulative viewers on the 11th day of its release on April 5 (Saturday) morning. Maintaining its position at the top of the overall box office since its release, 'The Match' surpassed 1,056,921 cumulative viewers from that morning, indicating a refreshing box office performance as it enters its second week.
'The Match' is not only ranking first in the box office, but it is also in the top tier of ticket sales in its second week of release, indicating that it is expected to continue its box office race toward overcoming the breakeven point this weekend.
The special gratitude video from the actors released along with the news of surpassing 1 million viewers also draws attention.
First, Lee Byung-hun, who plays Jo Hoon-hyun, expressed his gratitude to the audience who came to the theater by personally writing the phrase 'thank you for 1 million' in calligraphy. Lee Byung-hun also conveyed a special thank you filled with sincerity by writing the Chinese character 'Musim' (無心), which represents Jo Hoon-hyun's determination before the tournament, with his outstanding calligraphy skill.
Lee Byung-hun, along with Hyeon Bong-sik, Moon Jeong-hee, Jo Woo-jin, and director Kim Hyung-joo, also released a video where they formed the number '100' with stones on a Go board to express their gratitude to the audience. From the Go board appearing in the film to calligraphy, the 'The Match' team conveyed their heartfelt thanks to 1 million viewers in their unique way and will also meet valuable weekend theatergoers through a stage greeting this weekend.
Meanwhile, the film 'The Match' depicts the story of Korea's greatest Go legend Jo Hoon-hyun (played by Lee Byung-hun) who, after losing to a disciple in a match, once again challenges himself to the top with his innate competitive spirit.
[Photo] Vipoem Studio, integrated computerized ticket sales network
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