Fastest Film of the Year to Reach Milestone Following "The Roundup: No Way Out"

Courtesy of PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT

Distributor Plus M Entertainment announced on Friday that "12.12: The Day" achieved a remarkable milestone, attracting 3 million moviegoers in just 10 days after its release.

In its opening week, the film garnered an impressive 1.89 million moviegoers, breaking box office records for the highest opening score for a film released in November. 

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The movie's rapid success positions it as the fastest film of the year to reach the 3 million mark, surpassing the achievement set by "The Roundup: No Way Out."

"12.12: The Day" delves into the historical backdrop of the Dec. 12, 1979 coup d'état, marking the end of a brief period of democratization following the assassination of former President Park Chung Hee.

Featuring characters based on real historical figures, the film stars Hwang Jung-min as Chun Doo-kwang, a portrayal inspired by former President Chun Doo Hwan. Key roles are also played by Jung Woo-sung, Lee Sung-min, Park Hae-joon, and Kim Sung-kyun, under the direction of Kim Sung-su, known for acclaimed films such as "Beat" (1997), "Musa" (2001), and "Asura: The City of Madness" (2016).

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