'Oppenheimer' Bowled Over by Film 'Michael'…A 'Billy Jean' Chart-Revival Surge

'Michael Jackson' Fever Sweeps the World, the 'King of Pop' Who Dominated the Music Charts

'King of Pop' 'Michael Jackson' story-focused biopic 'Michael' is sparking a global box-office surge. At the same time, timeless classics including 'Billie Jean' are delivering an explosive comeback streak on global music charts.

The 'King of Pop' Returns, Surpassing 73 Million Spotify Listeners

According to analysis by U.S. entertainment outlet The Hollywood Reporter, on the global music platform Spotify, 'Michael Jackson''s monthly listener count jumped from 68 million to 73 million in just a single week—an increase of more than 5 million. 'The Jackson 5''s listeners also surged sharply from 8.7 million to 9.7 million, showing overwhelming impact.

This explosive comeback phenomenon is being attributed to the effect of the release of the film 'Michael'. Hit songs that defined the era, such as 'Thriller' and 'Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough', are triggering viewers' nostalgia, and within just the first week after release, streaming counts for major tracks have recorded a dramatic upward trend.

• 'Billie Jean' : up by about 17 million plays

• 'Beat It' : up by about 12 million plays

• 'I Want You Back' : up by about 3.5 million plays

• 'ABC' : up by about 1.1 million plays

Film 'Michael' Beats 'Oppenheimer' with the Best-Ever Opening for a Biopic—New Box-Office Record

The film 'Michael' is receiving full-throated public support, lightly brushing aside some critical views from certain reviewers who focused mainly on its positive aspects. It earned $97.2 million (about KRW 143.2 billion) in revenue in only the first weekend in North America, and by adding $121.6 million from overseas markets, it completely seized the global box office.

In particular, the North American opening revenue exceeds 'Christopher Nolan''s mega hit 'Oppenheimer' ($80 million) by a wide margin. This marks the highest opening record in the history of biographical films, once again proving the unmatched cultural status of 'Michael Jackson'—a legacy that remains steadfast even as time passes.

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