Action Film 'Harbin' Dominates Box Office on Opening Day

The action film 'Harbin' (하얼빈), directed by Woo Min-ho (우민호) and produced by Hive Media Corp (하이브미디어코프), has kicked off its opening day with a remarkable surge in ticket sales, securing the top spot in overall movie pre-sales and dominating the pre-sale rankings across three major theater chains.

Since starting its pre-sale race on December 15, 'Harbin' has maintained its lead, culminating in a total of 562,847 tickets sold by 7 AM on its release day, December 24. The film has seen explosive growth in pre-sales, with daily ticket sales increasing by 50,000 to 100,000 following its initial press and audience screenings.

Critics have hailed 'Harbin' as 'the most necessary film of the moment,' and it has quickly become a hot topic among moviegoers. Known for his sharp direction and insightful storytelling in previous works like 'The Insider' (내부자들) and 'The Drug King' (남산의 부장들), director Woo Min-ho's latest project is generating significant anticipation.

Set in 1909, 'Harbin' tells a gripping story of pursuit and suspicion between those heading to Harbin for a singular purpose and those chasing them. The film features a star-studded cast, including Hyun Bin (현빈), Park Jung-min (박정민), Jo Woo-jin (조우진), Jeon Yeo-been (전여빈), Park Hoon (박훈), Yoo Jae-myung (유재명), and Lee Dong-wook (이동욱). It officially opens in theaters today, promising an emotional journey that resonates with audiences as they look toward 2025.