Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Earns $1.1 Million on First Day of North American Release... 2nd in Box Office

According to media reports, director Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' was released in North America on the 8th (local time) and recorded $1.1 million (approximately 1.48445 billion KRW) in sales on its first day. This is the highest opening performance among Korean films ever, and it recorded the achievement of taking 2nd place at the box office, surpassing 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

In particular, this achievement is drawing attention as it was achieved in 1,560 theaters, which is less than half of the 3,520 theaters where 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' was screened. 'Hope', the new work from director Na Hong-jin, who has returned after 8 years since 'The Wailing', stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, and others, and deals with incidents occurring at Hopo Port in the DMZ.

Currently, director Na Hong-jin and the lead actors are carrying out a promotion schedule meeting local audiences by touring major North American cities such as New York and Los Angeles. This schedule is expected to continue until the 15th.

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