Hello, darlings! It’s your favorite Bollywood snoop, Hollywood Hrishita, back with another spicy update! Hold onto your popcorn, because today’s dish is about the Korean crime comedy action extravaganza that’s making waves at the box office! 🍿🎬
So, "I, The Executioner" has raked in a whopping $30 million in just six days! Yes, you heard that right. This movie is fast becoming a legend in Korean cinema history. You go, Glen Coco!
The data wizards over at Kobis, the Korean Film Council’s cinema data service, have confirmed that by Tuesday evening, the film had already sold 3.71 million tickets and grossed $27.2 million. By Wednesday morning, the distributors, CJ ENM, were practically dancing in their offices as ticket sales shot past 4 million. Do the math, and voilà, $30 million in the kitty!
But darling, let’s not stop there. CJ ENM is playing coy about the production budget, but they did spill the beans that the film has already broken even! Whether they’re just counting the Korean box office or throwing in some international sales magic, who knows?
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, "I, The Executioner" is the sequel to the 2015 hit "Veteran." The film stars Hwang Jung-min, who’s back and badder than ever, chasing vigilantes and dealing with a colleague who’s a tad too obsessed. Sounds like a typical day in Bollywood, am I right? 😜
The film had its grand premiere at Cannes, non-competitive though (how modest!), and got the red carpet treatment at the Toronto festival. While most Korean films hit the screens on Wednesdays, "I, The Executioner" decided to crash the party early on a Friday, thanks to the Chuseok holiday – South Korea’s answer to Thanksgiving.
What’s more, CJ ENM is boasting that this release is bigger than "Exhuma," last year’s "12.12: The Day," and 2022’s "The Roundup." It’s even outpacing the original "Veteran." Talk about sibling rivalry!
And now, for the witty takeaway:
Moral of the Story: In Hollywood and Bollywood alike, timing is everything! Whether it’s catching the holiday crowd or releasing a blockbuster sequel, the early bird catches the $30 million worm. 🐦💸
Until next time, keep your eyes peeled and your popcorn ready. This is Hollywood Hrishita, signing off!
Tags: Box Office, Korean Cinema, Crime Comedy, I The Executioner, Blockbuster, Chuseok Holiday
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