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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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