Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Breaks Even Point

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• Despite Estimated Highest Production Cost in Korean Film History... Overseas Pre-sales Lower Break-even Point

The film "Hope," directed by Na Hong-jin, has broken its break-even point.

According to Episode Company, the investor of "Hope," on the 27th, "Hope" is racing for first place in the box office for two consecutive weeks, with cumulative audience numbers nearing the 3.5 million mark.

Although "Hope" was noted as having the highest production cost in Korean film history, its break-even point was lowered through overseas pre-sales, and it has now crossed that threshold, passing the halfway point of its box office run. From now on, "Hope" will enter the profit zone.

According to the integrated computer network of the Korea Film Council's theater ticket system on this day, "Hope" recorded first place in the box office for two consecutive weeks, surpassed 3 million viewers last weekend, and is steadily heading toward breaking 4 million.

With just ahead of crossing the 3.5 million audience mark, "Hope" has reached a decisive turning point in securing profitability.

The market believes that due to the successful aggressive overseas pre-sales conducted before "Hope"'s release, the actual domestic break-even point was lowered.

The momentum supporting "Hope"'s long-term box office performance is also solid. Director Na Hong-jin recently won an award at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival, and the festival held a special retrospective of his works, elevating his international stature.

Additionally, in Korea, interpretations and discussions about the film continue actively, drawing in audiences.

It remains to be seen how many more viewers "Hope," having broken its break-even point, will attract.

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