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Happy End, the buzzworthy film that captured the hearts of arthouse fans in 2025, has surpassed 140,000 cumulative admissions following a successful event commemorating the first anniversary of its release.
Happy End is a coming-of-age drama that follows the story of two friends, Yuta and Kou, who face subtle cracks in their friendship alongside the fractures of the world in a near-future Tokyo overshadowed by the threat of earthquakes.
The event, which began on June 26, drew significant attention as it was attended by director Neo Sora and the two lead actors, Kurihara Hayato and Hidaka Yukito, who were met with an enthusiastic response from the audience.
Director Neo Sora and the actors shared their thoughts, stating, "We keep wanting to come back to Korea because the Korean audience welcomes us so warmly every time we visit." Kurihara Hayato added, "I am truly surprised and sincerely grateful that most of the theaters were filled, even though a year has passed. I will do my best to return to Korea again."
Hidaka Yukito also expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am so happy that so many people love Happy End. I want to keep coming to Korea in the future."
Proving the heat of this visit, Happy End surpassed 140,000 cumulative viewers on June 27.
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