Jo Jung Suk's latest film 'Pilot' hits theaters today (31st) and has already soared to the top of advance ticket sales, hinting at a box office smash.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie tickets, as of 10 a.m. on the 31st, 'Pilot' has clinched the No. 1 spot in overall advance ticket sales with an impressive 40.8%. The film has sold 218,551 advance tickets.

'Pilot' has outpaced major Hollywood blockbusters like 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (12.4%) and 'Despicable Me 4' (8.6%), suggesting a significant shift in the box office rankings. Remarkably, 'Pilot' has maintained the top spot in advance ticket sales for four consecutive days, showcasing the tremendous interest even before its release and promising a strong opening performance.

'Pilot' is a comedy featuring Han Jeong-woo (played by Jo Jung Suk), a star pilot who finds himself jobless overnight and then successfully reinvents himself. This film marks Jo Jung Suk's return to the big screen after five years since 'Exit,' and his collaboration with director Kim Han-gyeol of 'Crazy Romance' has brought fresh laughter.

'Pilot' also highlights Jo Jung Suk's stellar acting, generating enthusiastic word-of-mouth following preview screenings.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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