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Hope Dominates Korean Box Office
Na Hong-Jin’s film ‘Hope,’ which premiered at Cannes, broke box office records in Korea with over 2 million admissions within five days. The success highlights the global recognition and local appeal of the director.
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Na Hong-Jin’s Hope, which premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes film festival, raced past 2 million admissions on its five-day opening weekend in Korea, faster than any film released so far this year, according to data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). The film, which opened on July 15
2026-07-20 08:55 UTC