The movie 'Opposition' (Director Hwang Byung-kuk, provided/distributed by Plus M Entertainment, produced by HYBE Media Corp), which continues its long-term success amid strong word of mouth, reclaimed the top spot at the box office on the first day of the May holiday weekend, surpassing 2 million viewers.
'Opposition' is a crime action movie that unfolds through the intertwining motives of a broker 'Opposition', who designs the drug market in South Korea; a 'prosecutor', who aims for greater heights; and a 'detective', who risks everything to combat drug crime. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie ticket sales, 'Opposition' surpassed 2 million viewers at 12:02 a.m. on May 2 (Friday), the 17th day after its release. This figure surpasses the record of 1,977,010 viewers from 'Deadpool and Wolverine', the highest-grossing film among those rated for audiences aged 18 and over since the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing attention to the box office momentum of 'Opposition,' which is setting new records for movies with a similar rating. Notably, in comparison to 'Victory', which recorded 2 million viewers on its 26th day of release and is the second-highest audience number among Korean films released this year rated for audiences aged 12 and over, the record of 'Opposition', rated for audiences aged 18 and over, clearly shows its strong performance in the spring cinema landscape.
Additionally, 'Opposition' mobilized 146,878 viewers on May 1 (Thursday), the first day of the holiday, securing the top spot at the box office and achieving a seat sales rate of 33.3%, surpassing all competing new releases to claim the number one seat sales rate. 'Opposition', now in its third week of release, has demonstrated its robust performance trajectory despite strong competition from new films, entering a phase of long-term success alongside explosive word of mouth from actual viewers.
'Opposition' has received praise from critics and audiences alike for its engaging performances, thrilling action, and socially critical and realistic storyline. Particularly, it has maintained high satisfaction ratings with a 97% CGV Golden Egg Index and a score of 9.4 at Lotte Cinema, showcasing the appeal of a film rated for audiences aged 18 and over that balances entertainment and artistic value. As it enters its third week of release, 'Opposition' is expected to continue its box office success by meeting viewers during stage greetings in theaters throughout the May holiday period.
Backed by the enthusiastic response from audiences, 'Opposition', which has reclaimed the top box office position and surpassed a cumulative audience of 2 million viewers, is currently screening in theaters nationwide.
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