2PM's Ok Taecyeon Shines in Japanese Film 'Grand Maison Paris' with Impressive Box Office Performance
The Japanese film 'Grand Maison Paris,' featuring 2PM member and actor Ok Taecyeon, is achieving remarkable success at the local box office, a rare feat for live-action films in Japan. Since its release on December 30, the movie debuted at third place and quickly climbed to second, signaling a strong box office performance. In its opening week alone, it attracted over 960,000 viewers and has grossed approximately 1.39 billion yen (around 128 million KRW). This makes it the highest-grossing live-action film released in Japan during this period.
Historically, animated films have dominated the Japanese box office, with only three live-action films making it into the top 20 of all-time box office rankings. Therefore, the success of 'Grand Maison Paris' stands out in a market typically ruled by animation.
Industry insiders predict that if this trend continues, the film could surpass 3 billion yen (approximately 276 million KRW) in total revenue.
'Grand Maison Paris' is based on the popular 2019 TBS drama 'Grand Maison Tokyo' and features key cast members from the series, including Takuya Kimura, Kyoka Suzuki, Ikki Sawamura, and Mitsuhiro Oikawa.
The film tells the story of genius chef Natsuki Obana (played by Takuya Kimura) and Rinko Hayami (Kyoka Suzuki), who, after earning a Michelin three-star rating in Japan, open 'Grand Maison Paris' in France, aiming to achieve the same prestigious recognition as the first Asian restaurant. Ok Taecyeon plays the role of Rick Yuan, a Canadian pastry chef of Korean descent, who serves as a rival to Kimura's character.
Following its premiere in Paris on January 8, 'Grand Maison Paris' is set to release in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea later this year.
