Highly Anticipated Film 'Harbin' Surpasses 200,000 Pre-Sales Ahead of Release

'Harbin' (하얼빈), the most anticipated film of this winter, premiered on December 18, 2024, at a press screening, receiving overwhelming praise and surpassing 200,000 pre-sale tickets. With its release set for December 24, 'Harbin' is experiencing a remarkable surge in pre-sale rates. Just ten days before its debut, the film claimed the top spot in overall movie pre-sales, maintaining this position as of the morning of December 20, 2024. This figure is more than double the pre-sale numbers of 'Seoul's Spring' (서울의 봄), a blockbuster from its production company, HYBE Media Corp, which attracted over ten million viewers. The excitement surrounding 'Harbin' is further fueled by the positive reviews it garnered after the press screening, making it an attractive option for moviegoers planning to watch films during the year-end holiday season.

Audience members who attended the screening shared their thoughts, stating, "How will you live in 2024, as conveyed by the independence fighters of 1909?" and "A film where coldness and warmth coexist." Others described it as a shocking experience from start to finish, likening it to a Christmas gift, and praised its comprehensive excellence in visuals, music, and acting. Many expressed a renewed sense of pride in being Korean, with comments like, "It makes my heart swell to see how they protected our nation," and "This seems to be the most cinematic Korean film to date. It was worth every penny."

Set in 1909, 'Harbin' depicts the intense pursuit and suspicion between those heading to Harbin for a singular purpose and those chasing them. Directed by Woo Min-ho, who has worked on all films produced by HYBE Media Corp, including 'The Outlaws' (내부자들) and 'Seoul's Spring', the film is expected to deliver a high-quality cinematic experience. 'Harbin' is poised to be the top film of the winter box office, officially releasing on December 24, 2024.