Black Comedy Film 'Lobby' Tops Pre-Release Ticket Sales

The black comedy film 'Lobby' (로비), directed by Ha Jung-woo, has claimed the top spot in overall ticket pre-sales just three days ahead of its release. As of March 30 at 4:32 PM, 'Lobby' has surged to the number one position in ticket reservations according to the integrated ticketing system. Set to premiere on April 2, the film is poised to invigorate the sluggish theater scene alongside another anticipated release, 'Victory' (승부), starring Lee Byung-hun. Both films are part of a friendly competition aimed at revitalizing the Korean film industry this spring.

'Lobby' features a stellar cast, including Ha Jung-woo, Kim Ui-sung, Kang Hae-rim, Lee Dong-hwi, Park Byeong-eun, Kang Mal-geum, Choi Si-won, Cha Joo-young, Park Hae-soo, and Kwak Sun-young. The film is praised for its dynamic chemistry among the actors, witty dialogue characteristic of Ha Jung-woo's style, and unpredictable plot twists, generating positive buzz ahead of its release.

The storyline follows a startup CEO, who is unfamiliar with anything outside of research, as he embarks on his first lobbying golf game to secure a 4 trillion won national project. This marks Ha Jung-woo's third directorial effort, following 'Roller Coaster' (롤러코스터) and 'Huh Sam-kwan' (허삼관).