[Sportschosun Reporter Jo Ji-young] The comedy film 'Wild Thing' (directed by Son Jae-gon, produced by About Film) surpassed 1 million moviegoers just 18 days after its release.
According to the Korean Film Council Integrated Computer Network for Theater Admission Tickets, 'Wild Thing' reached a cumulative audience of 1 million at 8 a.m. on the 20th. Since opening on the 3rd, the film has drawn attention as a dark horse at the box office. Despite fierce competition from Hollywood releases, it has ranked near the top alongside Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Cursed,' proving the strength of Korean cinema and continuing a meaningful double hit at the box office.
In particular, 'Wild Thing' has sparked explosive reactions both online and offline before and after its release. The previously unveiled music video for 'Love Is' by Triangle, featuring Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun, has surpassed 4.14 million cumulative views as of June 19 on the Lotte Entertainment YouTube channel, drawing strong attention. Videos related to the film and stage clips have also recorded high view counts. In addition, the film has achieved unusual success, with its inserted songs ranking on the Melon HOT100 chart.
More recently, the 'You Like Me' challenge led by Choi Seong-gon (Oh Jung-se) has taken social media by storm. Celebrities from many fields, including Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Sung-min, Kim Seon-ho, Park Bo-gum, Nayeon of TWICE, Winter of aespa, Jang Won-young, Taesan, Yang Se-chan, Heo Kyung-hwan, chef Choi Kang-rok, and baseball player Kwak Bin, have joined in large numbers, earning strong public response with a playful move that extends the film's universe.
Praise from audiences who watched the film continues to pour in. It is maintaining a 93% Egg Index at CJ CGV, reflecting high satisfaction, while vivid audience reviews keep adding momentum to its word-of-mouth success.
'Wild Thing' follows Triangle, a mixed-gender dance group that once swept the music scene but disbanded after an unexpected incident, as it gets a chance to make a comeback and heads back to the stage more than 20 years later. The film stars Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun, and Oh Jung-se, with Son Jae-gon, who directed 'My Scary Girl' and 'Secret Zoo,' at the helm.
Reporter Jo Ji-young, soulhn1220@sportschosun.com
