The movie 'The Opposition', which has entered a long-term box office success without rivals, has maintained its overall box office No. 1 position in its fourth week of release with the help of enthusiastic word-of-mouth from audiences.
'The Opposition' (directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, provided/distributed by PlusM Entertainment, produced by HYBE Media Corp) is a crime action movie that unfolds with a drug broker 'The Opposition' designing the drug market in South Korea, a 'prosecutor' seeking to rise higher, and a 'detective' who stakes everything on eradicating drug crimes, each with different motives.
Since its release, 'The Opposition' has recorded overall box office No. 1 for 14 consecutive days and maintained this position for four consecutive days from May 1 (Thursday) to May 4 (Sunday), which marks the start of the golden holiday. Furthermore, it continues to ride the wave of hot box office success by securing the overall box office No. 1 on May 6 (Tuesday) and May 7 (Wednesday), the last days of the golden holiday, even in its fourth week.
Aiming to surpass 3 million viewers with explosive word-of-mouth, the film 'The Opposition' has drawn attention by unveiling stills that offer a glimpse into the narrative of drug broker 'The Opposition' Lee Gang-su (Kang Ha-neul). Before entering 'The Opposition', Lee Gang-su worked as a substitute driver to make a living, showcasing an ordinary, everyman side while exhibiting a naive expression when caught up in a sudden incident. In contrast, after stepping into the drug world under prosecutor Gu Gwan-hee (Yoo Hae-jin), Lee Gang-su undergoes a transformation into a nationwide 'The Opposition', reflecting a 180-degree change in his appearance as well as his demeanor, from hairstyle and clothing to confident expressions. Particularly, the sight of Lee Gang-su wearing his signature sunglasses emphasizes his boldness as 'The Opposition' who shakes the drug market while navigating between law enforcement and drug crimes, revealing a strong character identity. However, just as he is thriving as 'The Opposition', Lee Gang-su's cheerful disposition transforms into a serious weight following a mysterious incident, raising anticipation for the events that will unfold.
With the start of the golden holiday, 'The Opposition' has maintained its overall box office No. 1 for four consecutive days and continues its stormy box office dash towards surpassing 3 million with repeated victories on May 6 (Tuesday) and May 7 (Wednesday), and is currently screening in theaters nationwide.
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