Just 7 days after its release, the summer's biggest hit 'My Daughter is a Zombie' (directed by Pil Gam-seong, provided/distributed by NEW, produced by Studio N), which achieved breakeven, successfully completed its star tour in celebration of its release in Taiwan on Aug. 1.
Jo Jung-seok, who plays 'Jung-hwan,' and director Pil Gam-seong of the comedic drama 'My Daughter is a Zombie,' where a dad, who is crazy about his daughter, enters secret training to protect his daughter, who has become the last remaining zombie in the world, successfully concluded their star tour in Taiwan from Aug. 4 (Mon) to Aug. 6 (Wed), raising expectations for global box office success.
This visit to Taiwan was an official schedule commemorating the local release on Aug. 1, where the two actively engaged with local media and audiences. In interviews with major Taiwanese broadcasters such as TVBS, Next TV, Eastern Media, China Television, and TTV, they sincerely conveyed the film's message, production behind the scenes, and character stories. In interviews with print media, there has been high interest in Jo Jung-seok's extensive Asian fandom, as well as the warm paternal love and delightful family narrative conveyed by the film.
Additionally, during the stage greeting held at the local theater, they received enthusiastic responses from over 1,400 audience members with warm humor and sincere greetings, creating meaningful moments for communication with fans that left a strong impression. An interview with popular Taiwanese YouTuber 'Yoching' and filming of cultural experience content also took place, filling the scene with laughter, and the content is set to be released later on social media and YouTube.
Meanwhile, a representative from Taiwanese distributor Moviecloud noted, "Through this star tour, we were able to confirm the solid local fan base for 'My Daughter is a Zombie'" and added, "This will not only boost the box office of 'My Daughter is a Zombie' but also serve as a stepping stone for Korean films to be more loved in Taiwan." 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is set to be released sequentially in 22 countries, starting from Taiwan, including Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
Successfully concluding its star tour in Taiwan, the film 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is now screening throughout the country.
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