Actors Lee Je Hoon and Koo Kyo Hwan's latest film 'Escape' has stormed to the top of the box office charts, overtaking 'Inside Out 2'.

According to the integrated ticket sales network on July 4, 'Escape' drew 112,663 viewers on its opening day, with a total of 126,566 viewers so far.

"Escape" made an impressive debut by claiming the top spot right from its opening day. It even surpassed the long-standing champion 'Inside Out 2,' which had been leading the box office.

This achievement marks a significant moment for Korean cinema, reclaiming the top spot after 22 days.

During the same period, 'Inside Out 2' fell to second place with 105,713 viewers and a cumulative total of 5,911,131 viewers.

'Escape' has received high praise with a CGV Golden Egg Index of 92%, indicating strong viewer satisfaction and potential for continued success.

The film's intense bromance between Lee Je Hoon's character Gyunam, a North Korean soldier fleeing for tomorrow, and Koo Kyo Hwan's Captain Hyunsang, who pursues him to protect today, coupled with director Lee Jong Pil's emotional direction, has resonated deeply with audiences.

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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon is taking on a completely new and shocking role in the upcoming film "Lobby"—and he’s already apologizing for it!

On March 4, the production team of "Lobby" held a press conference at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul’s Jayang-dong.

Director Ha Jung Woo attended the event alongside cast members Kim Eui Sung, Kang Hae Lim, Lee Dong Hwi, Park Byung Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo Young, and Kwak Sun Young.

In "Lobby," Choi Siwon plays Ma Tae Soo, a national actor who gets caught in major scandals and tries to use his money to buy back his lost popularity.

Talking about his character, Choi Siwon shared, “Ma Tae Soo is a romanticist who lives in his own world. He’s like a deer with the suppressed rage of a tiger.” His words left many curious about what kind of performance he would deliver.

He continued, “I did my best to bring director Ha Jung Woo’s vision to life. While acting, I even had moments of self-reflection.” Then, with a smile, he added, “I’m debating whether to invite my parents to the premiere. Since my character is very romantic in love… I apologize in advance.”

Choi Siwon’s character is also the ex-boyfriend of Cha Joo Young’s character, and he had high praise for her acting.

“While working with Cha Joo Young, I was amazed at how great she was at reacting and absorbing the scene. She pays attention to every detail, and I was truly touched by her performance.”

Meanwhile, "Lobby" is set to premiere in theaters on April 2. Fans are already excited to see Choi Siwon in a role unlike any other.

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