The movie ‘Harbin’ recorded the number one spot at the box office in its third week of release on January 8 (Wednesday).
On the 8th (Wednesday), it topped the overall box office according to the integrated ticket sales network. Since its release on December 24, ‘Harbin’ has not dropped from the number one spot for a single day, demonstrating its strength with 16 consecutive days at the top of the box office.
‘Harbin’ depicts the intense chase and suspicion between those heading to Harbin for a single purpose in 1909 and those pursuing them. Directed by Woo Min-ho, known for his solid directing in ‘The Man Standing Next’ and ‘The Outlaws’, the film features dedicated performances from actors Hyun Bin, Park Jung-min, Jo Woo-jin, Jeon Yeo-bin, Park Hoon, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Dong-wook, and Lily Franky.
‘Harbin’ surpassed ‘The Story of a Fairy Tale but Rated R’, ‘Ferrari’, and ‘Bogotá: The Land of Last Chances’ to maintain the number one spot at the box office and the overall reservation rate, signaling a long-term success. Following the changed box office patterns after the pandemic, ‘Harbin’ is expected to show strong box office momentum through the Lunar New Year holiday, thanks to the reliable word-of-mouth from existing audiences.
Meanwhile, the film’s box office strength is primarily attributed to the word-of-mouth that it is a ‘must-see movie in theaters’. ‘Harbin’ delivers the highest audiovisual satisfaction in the history of Korean film technology, meeting the expectations of the audience.
Additionally, it is praised for its unique portrayal by director Woo Min-ho of the story of General Ahn Jung-geun and the Korean Army, a subject that resonates with every South Korean audience, stirring their hearts. The film also includes a message connecting the Ahn Jung-geun of 1909 to the current situation faced by the people in 2025. It is currently being screened with great acclaim.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
