The Korean crime-action film 'The Dealer' (야당, directed by Hwang Byung-guk) has officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers, setting a new post-COVID record for R-rated Korean films.

🎯 A Box Office Powerhouse

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, 'The Dealer' drew 1,040,819 viewers as of April 23—just eight days after release.

This achievement breaks the record previously held by 'Hidden Face', which had reached 1,014,867 viewers during the same post-COVID period.

Despite competition from major titles like Minecraft: The Movie, The Holy Night: Demon Hunters, and The Old Woman With the Knife, 'The Dealer' has held the No.1 spot on the daily box office for eight consecutive days and continues to dominate ticket reservations.

📈 Audience Buzz & Ratings

The film is also earning rave reviews from moviegoers, with a 97% Golden Egg Score on CGV and a 9.4 average rating on Lotte Cinema in its second week—impressive results, especially for a traditionally slow April box office season.

🎬 What's 'The Dealer' About?

This gritty crime thriller centers on a mysterious broker in Korea's underground drug scene, an ambitious prosecutor hungry for power, and a relentless detective bent on crushing the cartel. Their conflicting motives collide in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game.

📣 Still Going Strong

The cast is scheduled to meet fans at local theater appearances in Seoul this weekend. With 2 million viewers now in sight, the film is well on its way to becoming one of 2025's biggest adult-rated hits.

[Photo Credit: Plus M Entertainment]