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The film 'Gunchi' has surpassed 5 million viewers, securing its position at the top of the box office. 'Wild Thing' is close to reaching 800,000 viewers, maintaining its second-place spot, while Steven Spielberg's latest film, 'Disclosure Day,' follows in third.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, 'Gunchi' attracted 132,016 viewers on June 12, bringing its total to 5,097,853.
'Gunchi' depicts isolated survivors battling against evolving infected individuals within a quarantined building due to an unidentified infection outbreak. Since its release, the film has broken records for the fastest to reach 1 million, 2 million, 3 million, 4 million, and now 5 million viewers for a film released this year.
In second place, 'Wild Thing' drew 92,191 viewers on the same day, accumulating a total of 793,137.
'Wild Thing' is a comedy about a three-member mixed dance group, 'Triangle,' which once dominated the music scene but disbanded overnight due to an unexpected incident. The film follows their reckless challenge to seize a second chance 20 years later. The song 'Niga Joha,' performed by the ballad prince Choi Seong-gon (played by Oh Jung-se), has gained popularity beyond the screen, contributing to the film's word-of-mouth success.
The music video for 'Niga Joha,' along with stage clips and a one-hour loop video, has garnered high view counts online, and a social media challenge is spreading. Actors like Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Mu-yeol, Jin Ki-joo, P.O, and Kim Sun-ho, along with K-pop idols, singers, broadcasters, and sports stars, are participating in the challenge, boosting the enthusiasm for the film's fandom, known as 'Gondyu.'
In third place is 'Disclosure Day,' which attracted 49,791 viewers on June 12, bringing its total to 159,436.
'Disclosure Day' is a sci-fi film directed by Steven Spielberg, who has made a significant mark in the genre with works like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'E.T.,' and 'War of the Worlds.' The screenplay was co-written by David Koepp, and the film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth.
As 'Gunchi' surpasses 5 million viewers and enters a long-term box office run, 'Wild Thing' is drawing audiences with its music and challenges. With Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' joining the competition, the weekend box office is expected to become even more competitive.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, 'Gunchi' attracted 132,016 viewers on June 12, bringing its total to 5,097,853.
'Gunchi' depicts isolated survivors battling against evolving infected individuals within a quarantined building due to an unidentified infection outbreak. Since its release, the film has broken records for the fastest to reach 1 million, 2 million, 3 million, 4 million, and now 5 million viewers for a film released this year.
In second place, 'Wild Thing' drew 92,191 viewers on the same day, accumulating a total of 793,137.
'Wild Thing' is a comedy about a three-member mixed dance group, 'Triangle,' which once dominated the music scene but disbanded overnight due to an unexpected incident. The film follows their reckless challenge to seize a second chance 20 years later. The song 'Niga Joha,' performed by the ballad prince Choi Seong-gon (played by Oh Jung-se), has gained popularity beyond the screen, contributing to the film's word-of-mouth success.
The music video for 'Niga Joha,' along with stage clips and a one-hour loop video, has garnered high view counts online, and a social media challenge is spreading. Actors like Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Mu-yeol, Jin Ki-joo, P.O, and Kim Sun-ho, along with K-pop idols, singers, broadcasters, and sports stars, are participating in the challenge, boosting the enthusiasm for the film's fandom, known as 'Gondyu.'
In third place is 'Disclosure Day,' which attracted 49,791 viewers on June 12, bringing its total to 159,436.
'Disclosure Day' is a sci-fi film directed by Steven Spielberg, who has made a significant mark in the genre with works like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind,' 'E.T.,' and 'War of the Worlds.' The screenplay was co-written by David Koepp, and the film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth.
As 'Gunchi' surpasses 5 million viewers and enters a long-term box office run, 'Wild Thing' is drawing audiences with its music and challenges. With Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' joining the competition, the weekend box office is expected to become even more competitive.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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