The movie 'Harbin' (directed by Woo Min-ho) has surpassed 4 million viewers. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie ticket sales, 'Harbin' exceeded 4 million viewers as of the 11th. Since its release on the 24th of last month, it has maintained its position as No. 1 in the overall box office and movie reservation rate for 19 days consecutively.

With this achievement, it has become the first hit movie of 2025. The actors expressed their gratitude to the audience with verified photos and heartfelt messages. 'Harbin' is a historical film that has been sold and is set for sequential release in 117 countries around the world, which is rare for the genre. The overseas sales and additional rights agreements reduced the break-even point from 6.5 million viewers to 5.8 million.

Additionally, the combination of the Lunar New Year holiday and the February spring break seems to be a positive sign for achieving the break-even point. Can it maintain its top position against the surge of new releases targeting the Lunar New Year holiday, such as 'The Black Nuns,' 'Hitman 2,' and 'Plunge'?

'Harbin' is a film that depicts a tense chase and suspicion between those heading to Harbin in 1909 for a single purpose and those pursuing them. It is currently showing in theaters.

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