"The Journey to Gyeongju" defended the pride of Korean cinema and held the No. 1 spot at the Korean box office for the second week.
Thanks to word of mouth from audiences, the film "The Journey to Gyeongju" (writer-director Kim Mi-jo; presented by Lotte Entertainment·Michigan Venture Capital Co., Ltd.; distributed by Lotte Entertainment; produced by Studio HiFive; co-produced by Euphoria ENT), which had reclaimed the top of the Korean film box office, rose to No. 1 on the Korean film box office for two consecutive weeks.
The film "The Journey to Gyeongju" claimed the No. 1 spot on the Korean film box office for two consecutive weeks thanks to explosive praise and passionate support from audiences.
According to the integrated box office network, "The Journey to Gyeongju" steadfastly held the top position among Korean films despite the onslaught of strong new releases and Hollywood blockbusters. It is especially meaningful as a valuable result created by audiences' voluntary recommendations and word of mouth. In particular, despite a relatively smaller number of screenings compared with competing titles, the film's profound resonance and level of completion have driven repeat viewings and fervent responses from audiences, sustaining a meaningful run at the box office.
With a high CGV Golden Egg index score of 93%, real viewers are also praising its diverse points of interest. Regarding the performances of Korea's representative character actors, viewers heaped praise such as "Lee Jung-eun's delicate and intense performance is moving!" (me****), "Byun Yo-Han's acting is totally insane. To perform like this with no guarantee of pay!" (ss**1***), and "Following the characters' emotional lines draws you in deeply. The combination of direction and the actors' performances is incredible!!! I cried my eyes out" (KindSmurf***).
They also praised the story and suspense that defy expectations: "It wasn't a predictable development, so it was fun. From thrills to tearful scenes, there was no dull moment" (WiseSmurf17***), "A chilly suspense hidden behind gyeongju's tranquil scenery! A revenge road movie that captures the family's wounds and clashes encountered on the road and the pathetic obsessions of those left behind" (Um***), and "I ended up crying hard at the end ㅠㅠ I want to take a trip to Gyeongju" (PerfectSmurf25***), expressing high satisfaction. Others said, "I felt love within the black comedy and laughter amid the sadness… everything is understood, entertaining and immersive without gaps!" (109***); "I laughed and chatted along and before I knew it my heart felt warm" (SpecialHawkeye18***); "I understood both the mother's heart and the daughter's heart and tears gushed ㅠㅠ" (Grumpy***); "You can feel the care poured into each scene. Recommended!" (TrappedMegan7***); and "A revenge story better than the law" (HappyGeumja12***), among a variety of reactions.
The film "The Journey to Gyeongju," which announced a long box office run by holding the No. 1 spot on the Korean film box office for two consecutive weeks, depicts a family revenge tale of four mothers and daughters who, after eight years of waiting, set out on a "killer" trip to avenge the youngest daughter Gyeongju who did not return from a school trip.
Lee Jung-eun gives a stirring performance as Ok-sil, a mother who dreamed of revenge for eight years after losing her daughter; Kong Hyojin plays the eldest daughter Jang-ju, who cherishes her family; Park So-dam is Yeong-ju, the unemployed second daughter with a law degree who serves as the brain; Lee Yeon portrays the third daughter Dong-ju, a former wrestling athlete; and Byun Yo-Han powerfully portrays Baek Sang-hyun, who took the youngest daughter Gyeongju from the family.
[Photo] Movie poster, integrated box office network
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