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‘National Treasure’ Finally Released Today, Surprising Entry at 5th Place in Pre-Sales!

‘National Treasure’ Finally Released Today, Surprising Entry at 5th Place in Pre-Sales!

〈National Treasure〉 is a work that depicts the life-and-death story of two men who had to surpass each other to reach the level of a national treasure.
Director Lee Sang-il's masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 has achieved the remarkable feat of ranking 5th in pre-sales ahead of its release today, the 19th. The film 〈National Treasure〉 recorded 11,820 pre-sales as of 10:45 AM on November 19 according to the Integrated Ticketing System, securing the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

Alongside 〈Can't Help It〉 with a Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%
The reaction to the film 〈National Treasure〉 is hot.As the film 〈National Treasure〉 is set to be released in South Korea on the 19th, it has shown off its impressive Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%. 〈National Treasure〉 has received perfect reviews, being called 'the best Japanese film of...
| Kim Ji-yeon
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
| 김지민
'Overseas Koreans' Director Lee Sang-il, 'National Treasure' is a story about bloodlines and humans from outside... It overlaps with my roots

'Overseas Koreans' Director Lee Sang-il, 'National Treasure' is a story about bloodlines and humans from outside... It overlaps with my roots

The first Korean director to create a Japanese film with over 10 million viewers.. Director Lee says, 'I am a person whose roots are in Korea and I am Korean'
Director Lee Sang-il revealed that the theme of the film 〈National Treasure〉 is connected to his identity. The film 〈National Treasure〉 is set to be released on the 19th and held a press screening and a press conference at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th.
| Kim Ji-yeon
'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

"I felt that Korean actors have a very firm mindset, and their acting theory is solid and well-founded. Therefore, communication went smoothly."
Director Lee Sang-il of 〈KOKUHO〉 reflected on his past experiences working with Korean actors.The film 〈KOKUHO〉 is set to be released on the 19th, and immediately after being unveiled to domestic reporters at a press screening at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th, a press conference...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Exit 8' & 'National Treasure' Targeting the Korean Box Office with Different Charms!

'Exit 8' & 'National Treasure' Targeting the Korean Box Office with Different Charms!

Live-action Japanese film in the second half of 2025
With positive reviews from actual viewers, the film 'Exit 8' has surpassed 400,000 cumulative viewers and is on a successful run, while 'National Treasure', directed by Lee Sang-il, is expected to lead the box office for live-action Japanese films in the second half of 2025.
| Chua-young
Japanese Filmmakers Support! Continuing Messages of Encouragement for the College Entrance Exam

Japanese Filmmakers Support! Continuing Messages of Encouragement for the College Entrance Exam

'National Treasure' and 'Chainsaw Man: The Movie' Stars' Fighting Spirit
Japanese filmmakers have sent messages of support to Korean students taking the college entrance exam. First, director Lee Sang-il of 〈National Treasure〉, along with actors Ryo Yoshizawa and Soya Kurokawa, released a message of encouragement for the exam.
| Seongchan Eol
'National Treasure' Director Lee Sang-il Meets Director Bong Joon-ho in Seoul!

'National Treasure' Director Lee Sang-il Meets Director Bong Joon-ho in Seoul!

This fall, the masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 directed by Lee Sang-il must be seen on the screen as he meets Director Bong Joon-ho on the morning of November 14 . The film 〈National Treasure〉 depicts the once-in-a-lifetime story of two men who had to surpass each other to reach the level of a...
| Chua-young
'National Treasure' Director Lee Sang-il Returns to Korea on November 12

'National Treasure' Director Lee Sang-il Returns to Korea on November 12

Expected to visit Korea ahead of the release after attending the Busan International Film Festival in September
Recently breaking box office records and shaking up the Japanese film industry, director Lee Sang-il is returning to Korea. Korean resident director Lee Sang-il will visit Seoul ahead of the release of 〈National Treasure〉.
| Seongchan Eol
Japanese Box Office Hit 'Kokuho' to Premiere in Korea on November 19!

Japanese Box Office Hit 'Kokuho' to Premiere in Korea on November 19!

Surpassing 10 Million Viewers! A Touching Masterpiece That Swept the Japanese Archipelago!
The sensational film that heated up the Japanese archipelago, 〈Kokuho〉, is finally coming to Korean audiences on November 19. 〈Kokuho〉 is a touching drama depicting the tumultuous life of Kikuo, who was born as the son of a yakuza and destined to walk the path of kabuki.
| Seongchan Eol