Korean horror thriller NOISE is striking a chord with moviegoers, officially surpassing the 1 million viewer milestone just 18 days after release.
🎬 1 Million and Counting
According to the Korean Film Council's box office data, NOISE hit a cumulative total of 1,000,643 admissions as of 3 PM on July 12—meeting its break-even point on its 18th day in theaters.
📊 Holding Its Ground Against Global Hits
Despite fierce competition from major international releases, NOISE is holding strong. It currently ranks No. 2 at the Korean box office, just behind Superman, and ahead of Jurassic World: A New Dawn (No. 3) and F1: The Movie (No. 4).
💌 Cast Celebrates with 'Creepy' Thank-You Notes
To mark the achievement, cast members Lee Sun-bin, Kim Min-seok, Han Soo-ah, and Ryu Kyung-soo shared handwritten messages parodying the film's infamous noise-complaint notes.
Lee Sun-bin recreated a scene of knocking on a front door, writing, "Thank you for the 1 million love." Kim Min-seok added, "Thanks to all 1 million of you for the chilling support."
🎤 In-Person Fan Events This Weekend
The cast and director will meet fans in person during stage greetings on July 13. "It'll be a special time for audiences to connect with the team behind NOISE," a rep shared.
😱 Real-Life Horror, Turned Cinematic
NOISE follows Joo-young (Lee Sun-bin), who investigates her missing sister's disappearance in a chaotic apartment plagued by extreme upstairs noise. The film delivers spine-chilling suspense grounded in everyday reality—something every apartment dweller can relate to.