Breaking everyone's predictions, there are two Korean films that have created an unexpected twist at the box office this summer. The movies 'The King of Kings' and 'Noise' are the main characters.
The global K-animation 'The King of Kings' has taken on the mantle of a sleeper hit that will elevate the pride of Korean cinema after the reality horror thriller 'Noise' and has started its box office race.
First, 'Noise' is a reality horror thriller where Juyoung (Lee Sun-bin) embarks on a search for her missing younger sister in a noisy apartment complex due to inter-floor noise. Beginning as an underdog, this movie has successfully gained traction through the word of mouth of voluntary audiences, surpassing 1.5 million viewers just 27 days after its release, thus establishing the pride of Korean cinema. The relatable and realistic material of inter-floor noise, particularly among the 10s and 20s demographic, has garnered praise for its realistic acting and immersive direction, leading to a positive box office trend.
'The King of Kings' is a global hit K-animation depicting a journey into the greatest story of 2,000 years ago led by the renowned British author Charles Dickens and his youngest son Walter. The film, which was released first in North America, achieved a surprising record by ranking 2nd at the box office in its opening week, marking the highest ever for a Korean film at the North American box office and 2nd place for Asian animation. This surprise in North America continued domestically as well.
Although Korean animation is generally considered weak and concerns about the cultural disparity and limitations of the material made success seem unlikely, the unique setup of a time-traveling father and son and the reliable vocal cast of top South Korean actors such as Lee Byung-hun, Jin Seon-kyu, and Lee Ha-nui, along with the high-quality technology and touching narrative honed over ten years of production, garnered praise. As a result, just six days after its release, the accumulated score surpassed 400,000, attracting audiences across generations and continuing its box office run.
Receiving the baton of the sleeper hit, the Korean film 'The King of Kings' has risen to prominence and is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
[Photo] Each movie poster.
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