Sold Out Abroad, Still Burning Hot: "The Assassins" Breaks 3.3 Million Ticket Sales to Surpass Break-Even Point

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While the film "The Assassins" is drawing a heated response, including sold-out screenings at the ongoing Singapore International Film Festival, it has also surpassed its domestic break-even point.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated box office system on the 23rd, "The Assassins" recorded a cumulative audience of 3,306,283 as of the 22nd.

The break-even point for "The Assassins" was calculated based on total production costs of 19 billion won, comprising 16 billion won in net production expenses and 3 billion won in marketing and promotion costs. Taking into account overseas sales revenue and domestic ancillary rights revenue, the break-even point is known to be approximately 3.3 million viewers. Amid this backdrop, the film has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing its break-even point.

Most notably, attention is focused on the fact that "The Assassins" broke through its break-even point via word-of-mouth from audiences, despite having been plagued by various controversies in political circles shortly after its release.

"The Assassins" recently received rave reviews as the opening film of the 37th Singapore International Film Festival and recorded sold-out seats for its second screening at the festival, generating a fervent response.

A programmer for the Singapore International Film Festival stated, "We wanted an opening film that was not only a blockbuster with overwhelming scale but also possessed the unique sensibility and individuality characteristic of an auteur director. Judging by the audience's reaction, we believe 'The Assassins' has fully met those expectations," sharing the background behind its selection as the opening film and their satisfaction with the work. The programmer further praised the film, saying, "It is the most fully realized work in Director Heo Jin-ho's cinematic journey. It demonstrates remarkable achievement in terms of production scale, ambition, and exceptional direction in handling visuals. In this regard, 'The Assassins' is one of the notable achievements accomplished by Korean cinema today," highly evaluating the film's cinematic value.

Local audiences have also continued to offer favorable reviews, exclaiming, "A thriller that stands out for its fast-paced development and meticulous composition!"

Attention is now focused on how many more viewers "The Assassins," which has already surpassed its break-even point, will be able to reach.

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