[Dispatch=Reporter Goo Min-ji] The film 'Hope' (directed by Na Hong-jin) is on a box office run. It surpassed 1.2 million viewers just three days after its release.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated cinema ticket system, 'Hope' was chosen by 594,811 viewers on the 17th. It maintained the number one spot at the box office.

It surpassed 1 million viewers in just three days after release. The cumulative audience count including preview screenings is 1,220,519. It achieved the fastest record among films released this year.

It even surpassed the previous records of director Na Hong-jin. It exceeded 'The Chaser' (113,673 viewers on opening day), 'The Yellow Sea' (120,482 viewers), and 'The Wailing' (310,042 viewers), among others.

A continued box office dominance appears likely. 'Hope' ranks first in real-time advance reservations. As of 10 a.m. on the 18th, 48.9%. 384,380 tickets have already been reserved.

'Hope' is a new film presented by director Na 10 years after 'The Wailing' (2016). The story unfolds as an extraterrestrial life form arrives at the fictional village of Hopohang.

Actors Hwang Jung-min, Cho In-sung, and Jongho, along with Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton, appear in the film.

The performances of the actors also received praise. They delivered solemnity in confronting an unknown entity with resolve to die, desperate emotional acting, and action without holding back.

Director Na's unique imagination and meticulous direction also drew tension. The unpredictable progression and fear are said to keep audiences engaged until the end.

Meanwhile, 'Minions & Monsters' took second place at the box office on the day. By the same measure, it drew 126,494 viewers. 'Moana' in third place drew 67,551 viewers.

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