The film 'Hope' is showing explosive pre-sale figures ahead of its release.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets on the 13th, 'Hope' has recorded a 61.5% reservation rate and 370,000 tickets sold. This is the highest pre-sale figure among all films released this year.
'Hope' tells the story of 'Beom-seok,' the head of the Hopohang branch office located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), who hears news from local youths about the appearance of a tiger. The story begins as the entire village goes on high alert and faces an unbelievable reality. It is the first new film in 10 years from director Na Hong-jin, known for 'The Chaser,' 'The Yellow Sea,' and 'The Wailing,' and stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander.
The film, which opens new horizons for Korean-style science fiction, garnered significant attention after being invited to the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. 'Hope' has entered the highly competitive summer market, and audiences are demonstrating their high expectations through these reservation rates and ticket sales figures.
'Hope' is set to be released on the 15th.
(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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