Actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Jin Seon-kyu have brought excitement to theaters. The film "Amazon Hwalmyungsoo" (directed by Kim Chang-joo) was released on the 30th. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network, the film drew 88,306 viewers on its opening day.
It debuted at number one at the domestic box office, surpassing the Hollywood film "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" (directed by Kelly Marcel). It maintained its momentum as the top pre-booking film before release.
The film is expected to continue its success for the time being. As of 8 a.m. on the 31st, "Amazon Hwalmyungsoo" had 57,206 presale tickets. The CGV Golden Egg rating, a viewer score, stands at 84%.
Coming in third place is "A Normal Family" (directed by Huh Jin-ho) with 15,613 viewers. The re-released "Weathering with You" (directed by Makoto Shinkai) followed with 14,648 viewers.
Meanwhile, "Amazon Hwalmyungsoo" is a comedic action film. It tells the story of former national archery representative Jinbong (played by Ryu Seung-ryong) who embarks on a journey to Voledor to avoid company restructuring.
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