The film "Hope" (HOPE) surpassed 1 million viewers amid heated interest.
On the 17th, according to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) integrated box office network, "Hope" (director/screenwriter Na Hong-jin, produced by Forged Films, co-produced by Plus M Entertainment and Westworld Co., provided/distributed by Plus M Entertainment) surpassed a cumulative audience of 1 million at 12 p.m. that day.
The film "Hope", starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon, begins with Beom-seok, the head of the Hopo port branch office located in the demilitarized zone, hearing from local youths that a tiger has appeared, and facing an unbelievable reality as the entire village is put on alert.
Opening on the 15th, "Hope" held the No. 1 spot at the box office with overwhelming numbers, drawing 333,899 people on its opening day to record this year's best opening score. Moreover, by attracting 1 million viewers in just three days after release, it proved its presence as a powerful contender leading the summer box office. This is one day faster than "Colony", which surpassed 1 million in four days after its release, making it the fastest 2026 release to exceed 1 million viewers.
In addition, enthusiasm for repeat viewings continues for special theaters that maximize cinematic experiences only possible in theaters, such as Dolby Cinema, IMAX, SCREENX and 4DX, predicting even more explosive momentum. In particular, authentic audience word-of-mouth has continued for the film's original action, an unpredictable rhythmic progression, and the dense production created by highly professional crews. Interest is focused on the box office records "Hope", which delivers such vivid theater experiences, will achieve.
Meanwhile, "Hope" is now showing nationwide in theaters.
[Photo] Plus M Entertainment, Korean Film Council (KOFIC) integrated box office network
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