Harbin Takes the Lead in Pre-Booking Sales Ahead of Release

The highly anticipated film '하얼빈' (Harbin) has secured the top spot in pre-booking sales just nine days before its release. As of December 15, 2024, at 12:46 PM, the film surpassed 83,383 pre-sale tickets, marking it as the most anticipated movie in the current market. This impressive figure showcases the film's strong pre-release buzz, outpacing notable competitors such as '소방관' (Firefighter) and '무파사: 라이온 킹' (Mufasa: The Lion King).

Directed by 우민호 (Woo Min-ho), '하얼빈' captures the perilous journey of independence fighters against a backdrop of grand global locations. The film features a stellar cast, including 현빈 (Hyun Bin), 박정민 (Park Jung-min), 조우진 (Jo Woo-jin), 전여빈 (Jeon Yeo-been), 박훈 (Park Hoon), 유재명 (Yoo Jae-myung), 릴리 프랭키 (Lily Franky), and 이동욱 (Lee Dong-wook), who collectively bring to life the determination and struggles of the characters. Given the current trend, it is expected that pre-sale tickets will exceed 100,000 this week.

Set in 1909, '하얼빈' tells a gripping story of pursuit and suspicion between those heading to Harbin for a common goal and those chasing them. This collaboration between director 우민호 and the production company 하이브미디어코프 (Hive Media Corp), known for their work on '내부자들' (The Insider), promises to deliver a captivating cinematic experience. The film is set to premiere on December 24, 2024.