The crime action comedy film "Informer" (written and directed by Kim Seok, provided by NS ENM, produced by Popcorn Film, distributed by Movie City SMC), which has continued its box office momentum thanks to positive word of mouth from real audiences and enthusiastic promotion by the cast, has recorded a box office rebound.
The film "Informer" is a crime action comedy about former ace detective Oh Nam-hyeok (Heo Sung-tae), who lost his passion, will and investigative instinct after being demoted, and informer Jo Tae-bong (Jo Bok-rae), who had been pocketing unclaimed money by supplying information on major cases, who accidentally get involved in a big scheme.
In the year-end theaters where the onslaught of big-budget foreign films is fierce, the miraculous run of the Korean comedy "Informer" is remarkable. After a somewhat disappointing start at opening, pushed back by strong foreign titles such as "Zootopia 2", "Jujutsu Kaisen the Movie: The Shibuya Incident X Culling", and "Wicked", "Informer" has surged up the box office from sixth to third at a terrifying speed, writing a comeback success story.
The surprising rebound of "Informer" seems to be because the homegrown comedy's charm has begun to spread by word of mouth throughout neighborhoods. Praised as a work that spans all generations, it is receiving strong responses from middle-aged and older audiences. From the contrasting chemistry between Heo Sung-tae and Jo Bok-rae to the familiar pleasures that appeal to all generations, it proudly took a podium spot in the box office in its second week. This is a precious achievement for the pure comedy genre amid foreign films backed by huge capital, once again proving the strength of Korean cinema. Amid the onslaught of formidable competing titles, the notable rise of "Informer" has drawn attention to how far it will continue its run and whether it will crown the 2025 theater season with a smash hit finale.
"Informer", which proved the strength of Korean comedy by achieving a box office rebound, is playing to great acclaim at theaters nationwide. <
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