Body‑throwing performances by Heo Seong-tae and comic turns by Jo Bok-rae have been praised in the movie "The Informant" (director Kim Seok, provided by NS ENM, produced by Popcorn Film, distributed by Movie City SMC), which on its opening day rose to tie for No. 1 and No. 2 on the Korean film box office with "Upstairs People," signaling a two‑pronged success for Korean films.
The movie "The Informant" is a crime‑action comedy about former ace detective Oh Nam‑hyuk (Heo Seong‑tae), who after being demoted has lost his passion, will and investigative instincts, and informant Jo Tae‑bong (Jo Bok‑rae), who supplied information on big cases and pocketed the illicit money, who by chance get involved in a big operation.
According to the Korea Film Council's integrated ticketing system, as of 7 a.m. on Thu., Dec. 4, the Korean film "The Informant" drew 20,726 viewers on its opening day, Wed., Dec. 3, landing it alongside "Upstairs People" at No. 1 and No. 2 on the Korean film box office. That achievement is more meaningful because it surpassed "Concrete Market" and "Freddy's Pizzeria 2," and came amid strong showings from previously released foreign films and animation such as "Now You See Me 3," "Wicked: For Good" and "Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc."
In particular, among audiences who saw "The Informant," it is being hailed as a comedy well suited to the year‑end season that can be enjoyed without 부담없이. "I smirked, then suddenly burst out laughing, then with my eyes half‑open I muttered 'this is driving me crazy' — not a secret. Oh? But then there are moments where you think, 'this is kinda cool?' #sofun #highlyrecommended" (CGV, 친절한****), "Exciting and comic. I just laughed the whole time. I really enjoyed the movie" (Megabox, ha****), "A movie you can enjoy laughing at without burden" (Megabox, jk****) "Laughing nonstop for the first time in a while. You can just laugh with no thoughts, that's it" (Instagram, Hwang****) — through the charm of its distinctive K‑comedy, word of mouth is spreading and draws attention to the film's future box office trajectory.
The film "The Informant," which on its opening day tied with "Upstairs People" for No. 1 and No. 2 on the Korean film box office, is now being widely screened at theaters nationwide.<
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