Upon release it immediately rose to No. 1 at the box office among films released at the same time, drawing attention as a "hot popcorn movie," 'Project Y' (director Lee Hwan, provided by Plus M Entertainment·Penture Invest Co., distributor Plus M Entertainment, planned by WOWPOINT·Climax Studio, produced by Climax Studio·Wowpoint(WOWPOINT), co-produced by Plus M Entertainment) is also drawing an explosive audience response in Japan.
Set in the middle of a dazzling city, the crime-entertaining movie 'Project Y,' which depicts the story of Miseon and Dokyung, who dreamed of a different tomorrow and, at the edge of their lives, steal black money and gold bullion, opened in Japan on Friday the 23rd and is drawing praise from Japanese audiences, becoming a hot topic.
In general, Korean films have opened in Japan six months to a year after their domestic release, but because of the high interest in 'Project Y' and the results of a strategic memorandum of understanding to strengthen Korea-Japan film market cooperation signed by Plus M Entertainment and KDDI Corporation (hereinafter KDDI), an unusual simultaneous release was carried out. In particular, high interest in Project Y continued due to explosive anticipation for the solid cast lineup including the chemistry of Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, as well as Kim Shin-rock, Jung Young-joo, Lee Jae Kyoon, Yua and Kim Sung-Cheol, and director Lee Hwan and Han So-hee visited Japan respectively for opening promotions and other active publicity was undertaken. Audiences who attended the premiere screening held in Japan earlier praised the film enthusiastically, saying, "It was truly fun. Above all, the use of music was excellent." (X, Masa**********), "Han So-hee's attractive and strategic acting and Jeon Jong-seo's sharp combination yearning for love is the best. With Kim Sung-Cheol's overwhelming presence added, it's perfect" (X, Dara******), "Han So-hee X Jeon Jong-seo combo is the best! The two are so attractive, I kept leaning forward while watching" (X, anne*), "An incredible sense of speed felt from the start! A work rich in elements along with the genre's fun" (X, Ruim***), "Han So-hee, Jeon Jong-seo's outstanding chemistry!" (Filmarks, K), among other ecstatic reactions.
The much-talked-about crime-entertaining movie 'Project Y,' which received global spotlight with its unusual simultaneous Korea-Japan release, is now showing nationwide in theaters to great acclaim.<
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