'HOPE' Surpasses 350,000 Pre-sales Three Days Out, Signaling a Mega Hit

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 admissions on the 13th, "HOPE" recorded a 61.5% pre-sale rate and 370,000 pre-sale tickets. This is the highest pre-sale figure among movies released this year.

"HOPE" tells the story of "Beomseok," the chief of the Hopohang branch located in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears news of a tiger sighting from local youth. As the entire village goes on high alert, he encounters 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 Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander.

The film has opened a new horizon for Korean SF cinema and garnered significant attention by entering the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. "HOPE" has thrown its hat into the ring for the peak summer market, and audiences are showing high expectations through these pre-sale rates and ticket numbers.

"HOPE" will be released on the 15th.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)