The movie "Pretty Crazy," starring actors Im Yoon-ah and Ahn Bo-hyun, rose to second place at the box office upon its release, emerging as a new dark horse in the summer theater scene.
On the 14th, according to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, "Pretty Crazy" (directed by Lee Sang-geun, provided/distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Ouyunae-gang) recorded second place at the box office, drawing 48,561 viewers on its opening day, the 13th. The top spot was occupied by "My Daughter is a Zombie," which attracted 90,556 viewers, but among new releases, it had the highest opening performance.
"Pretty Crazy" is a comedy about a jobless young man, "Gil-gu" (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who becomes a guardian of "Seon-ji" (played by Im Yoon-ah), who transforms into a demon every dawn. It is the latest work by director Lee Sang-geun, whose previous film "Exit" captivated 9 million viewers, garnering interest for the unique combination of Yoon-ah and Ahn Bo-hyun.
In particular, the reactions from real viewers have been positive. There were praises like, "An original creation that is hard to find in the Korean film industry dominated by webtoon adaptations," "A warm and cheerful 'dopamine detox' movie instead of sensational content," and "Yoon-ah's transformation into contrasting characters is attractive, and her chemistry with Ahn Bo-hyun is commendable." The performances of supporting actors such as Sung Dong-il, Joo Hyun-young, and Shin Hyun-soo also contributed to the film's overall quality.
With Liberation Day and the weekend holiday approaching, there is interest in whether "Pretty Crazy" can maintain its upward trend. It is currently being screened enthusiastically in theaters nationwide.
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