The movie 'The Opposition' (directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, provided/distributed by Plus M Entertainment, produced by HYBE Media Corp) has recorded the highest advance ticket sales four days before its release, emerging as the strongest box office contender in April.
The crime action film 'The Opposition,' featuring a broker designing the drug landscape in South Korea, a prosecutor striving for higher success, and a detective committed to eliminating drug crime, has recorded the highest advance ticket sales today (12th), four days before its release. According to the integrated ticketing system as of April 12 (Saturday) at 5:12 p.m., it has 19.7% advance ticket sales and 34,991 pre-sale tickets, securing the top spot in overall advance ticket sales, indicating significant box office potential before its release. Above all, 'The Opposition' is generating expectation as the first film addressing the broker who designs the drug landscape in South Korea, promising a vivid portrayal of the behind-the-scenes transactions in drug investigations. Additionally, the dopamine-inducing performances from trusted actors including Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-joon, Ryu Kyung-soo, and Chae Won-bin, along with a gripping story packed with tension from start to finish, have it fully prepared to dominate the April box office. This has been proven as 'The Opposition' surpasses the advance ticket sales of concurrent releases, showing a remarkable trend in box office performance.
In particular, the flood of praise from the media, critics, and audiences after the premiere has elevated the expectations of those waiting for the film. "A thrilling and exciting drug-themed film akin to 'The Insider'!" (Max Movie, reporter Park Mi-ae), "Familiar ingredients with an unexpectedly delightful taste!" (News1, reporter Jung Yoo-jin), "It has a familiar flavor but is certainly refreshing" (Sports Seoul, reporter Won Sung-yun), "It perfectly matches the box office standards! It delivers stimulating dopamine at intervals of about 10 minutes and relentlessly pushes forward!" (Maeil Business Newspaper Star Today, reporter Han Hyun-jung), "It pushes strongly without any limits" (CGV, H***), among others, highlight both the thrilling nature of the crime action genre and the unexpected new enjoyment. Furthermore, "A movie that provides vicarious satisfaction to the public who has felt constrained for months!" (iMBC Entertainment, reporter Kim Kyung-hee), "It's brutally entertaining! A film that profoundly intertwines criticism of the prosecution into an enjoyable movie with impeccable timing" (critic Choi Kwang-hee), "The statement that prosecutors can create presidents and also kill them really resonates" (CGV, J**), also reflect the reality-based, timely subject matter and themes that have garnered continuous praise, drawing attention to the potential box office success of 'The Opposition.'
'The Opposition,' which recorded the highest advance ticket sales, is slated for release on April 16.
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