The movie 'Handsome Guys' (written and directed by Nam Dong-hyeop) has surpassed its break-even point.
According to the integrated computer network for movie tickets by the Korean Film Council, 'Handsome Guys' had surpassed a cumulative audience of 1,100,329 as of 5 p.m. on the 11th. It achieved the break-even point of 1.1 million viewers in its third week of release.
'Handsome Guys' had a promising start in its first week of release, ranking first in the Korean box office. In the second week, it achieved the highest seat sales rate for a Korean movie, maintaining its momentum.
In the third week, it surpassed a cumulative audience of 1 million, approaching its break-even point. Among the movies released this year, only 'Pawn', 'The Roundup: No Way Out', and 'Handsome Guys' have surpassed their break-even points.
The word-of-mouth is boosting its box office success. Actual viewers are praising the genre-specific charm of the comedy, the irreplaceable performances of Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-jun, and the excellent direction.
'Handsome Guys' is an occult comedy film. It tells the story of 'Jae-pil' (played by Lee Sung-min) and 'Sang-goo' (played by Lee Hee-jun) who dream of a peaceful rural life but move into a haunted house.
'Handsome Guys' is an occult comedy film. It tells the story of 'Jae-pil' (played by Lee Sung-min) and 'Sang-goo' (played by Lee Hee-jun) who dream of a peaceful rural life but move into a haunted house.
The movie was released on the 26th of last month. It boasts a B-movie sensibility. It combines various genres such as horror and comedy. The comic performances of Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-jun, along with the detailed direction and composition, add to its charm.
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