"The Journey to Gyeongju" reclaimed the top spot among Korean films at the box office through word of mouth from audiences.
On the 5th, according to the Korea Integrated Ticketing System, "The Journey to Gyeongju" (screenplay/director: Kim Mi-jo, provided by: Lotte Entertainment, Michigan Venture Capital Co., Ltd., distributed by: Lotte Entertainment, produced by: Studio Hi-Five, co-produced by: Euphoria ENT) rose to no. 1 on the Korean film box office chart, surpassing new releases.
"The Journey to Gyeongju" is a family revenge drama of four mothers who, after eight years of waiting for their youngest daughter "Gyeongju," who did not return from a school trip, set out on a "killer" trip. "The Journey to Gyeongju," which opened on the 26th of last month, defended the pride of Korean cinema and took the no. 1 spot on the Korean film box office upon its release despite the onslaught of Hollywood films.
Moreover, "The Journey to Gyeongju," which has consistently maintained high ratings such as a 92% CGV Golden Egg score, regained the top spot solely on the strength of the work, entering a full-fledged long-term box office run fueled by audience praise, voluntary recommendations and support.
Actual viewers of the film praised the actors' overwhelming performances and acting synergy, saying, "The actors' performances are really amazing," and "The conversations between Oksil and Jangju and the final scene will be remembered for a long time." They also said, "Gyeongju's beautiful scenery and the characters' stories leave a lasting impression," "I cried, laughed and was startled aloud in a movie theater for the first time in a while," "The narrative remains compelling and the sad content makes me unable to stop crying," and "A variety of emotions surge and many thoughts pass through me," showing they were deeply captivated by a story that delivers strong empathy and resonance.
Meanwhile, "The Journey to Gyeongju" has confirmed a third-week stage greeting on the 13th amid audience support. On that day, actors Park So-dam, Lee Yeon, Byun Yo-Han and director Kim Mi-jo will visit major Seoul theaters in sequence, starting with CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall, then CGV Wangsimni, Megabox Gueui East Pole, Megabox COEX and Lotte Cinema World Tower, to share meaningful time with audiences.
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