'Avatar' Overthrown: Park Si-hoo Stars in 'GodsBand', Surpassing 500,000 Viewers in 4th Week of Release

The film 〈GodsBand〉 has surpassed 500,000 viewers, maintaining the pride of Korean cinema amidst the onslaught of Hollywood blockbusters.

◆ The Miracle of a 'Small Film' Surpassing 'Avatar 3' According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 22nd, the film 〈GodsBand〉 has exceeded a cumulative audience of 500,000 as of the 21st. Entering its 4th week of release, this film made headlines by ranking 2nd at the daily box office for two consecutive days on the 19th and 20th, surpassing the global hit 〈Avatar: The Way of Water〉. It started with only one-tenth the number of screens compared to its competitors at the time of release, but it climbed from 5th to 2nd place, becoming a true 'icon of comeback'.

◆ The Power of Word of Mouth... The Nth Viewing Craze This achievement was solely due to the strength of the audience. The clever setting of a North Korean security officer creating a fake praise group, the passionate performances of actors like Park Si-hoo (Park Gyo-gwan) and Jeong Jin-woon, along with the touching music, garnered positive reviews from actual viewers. The high seat sales rate led to an expansion of screening venues, and the choir scene in the latter half, reminiscent of a real concert, is leading the Nth viewing craze.

◆ "We Will Continue Until the Lunar New Year" The production company stated, "This miraculous result was made possible by the 500,000 viewers," and added, "To repay the warm support, we will do our best to continue long screenings until the Lunar New Year." The main cast of 〈GodsBand〉 is also scheduled to meet the audience directly through stage greetings to express their gratitude during the weekend of the 4th week of release.