The film 'My Daughter is a Zombie' (provided/distributed by NEW | produced by Studio N | directed by Phil Gam-seong) has surpassed 1 million viewers just 4 days after its release, taking the box office top spot and setting various records.
Since its release on July 30, it has set multiple records including the highest opening score of the year, the highest opening score for a Korean comedy film in history, and the highest opening score for a non-series Korean film released in the last 5 years. 'My Daughter is a Zombie', which features a father who undergoes covert training to protect his daughter, who has become the last remaining zombie in the world, has achieved over 1 million viewers in just 4 days.
According to the Integrated Ticketing System, the film 'My Daughter is a Zombie' had amassed a total of 1,146,221 viewers by 7 a.m. on August 2 (Saturday). This was achieved a day faster than this year's highest-grossing film 'Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning', marking its swift rise to 1 million viewers alongside Bong Joon-ho's film 'Mickey17'. Furthermore, 'My Daughter is a Zombie' shares the same record with the highest-grossing films of the summer in 2023, 'Smuggling', and 2024, 'Pilot', indicating that 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is expected to continue its success as this summer's number one movie. 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is not only dominating the overall booking rates amidst strong competitors like 'F1 The Movie' and 'Pretty Crazy', but its positive word-of-mouth from people of all ages also raises expectations for its future box office performance.
Meanwhile, the main cast of 'My Daughter is a Zombie' shared a celebratory photo to express their gratitude to the audience following the surpassing of 1 million viewers. Director Phil Gam-seong, along with Jo Jung-seok, Lee Jeong-eun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Yu-ri, showcased their warm chemistry, akin to a close family, as they conveyed their heartfelt thanks to the audience.
[Photo] 'My Daughter is a Zombie'
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