Lee Byung-hun Celebrates 1 Million Viewers for 'The Match' with Stunning Calligraphy

On April 5, actor Lee Byung-hun took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the success of his film 'The Match' (승부), which has surpassed 1 million viewers. In a video he shared, Lee showcased his impressive calligraphy skills by writing '백만감사' (Thank You for 1 Million) while playfully flashing a peace sign and waving at the camera.
As of that morning, 'The Match' had reached a cumulative audience of 1,056,921, maintaining its position as the number one film at the box office since its release. This milestone comes just 11 days after its premiere, indicating a strong box office performance as it heads into its second weekend.
In his role as Go master Jo Hun-hyeon, Lee Byung-hun expressed his heartfelt thanks to the audience for taking the time to watch the film. He also demonstrated his calligraphy prowess by writing the character '무심' (Mushim), which reflects Jo's determination before a major match, further emphasizing his sincere appreciation.
Fans have been praising Lee's outstanding performance in the film, and his remarkable calligraphy has once again surprised and delighted his supporters.
'The Match' tells the story of South Korea's legendary Go player Jo Hun-hyeon (played by Lee Byung-hun) as he faces off against his disciple Lee Chang-ho (played by Yoo Ah-in) and strives to reclaim his status as a top competitor after suffering a defeat.