Jo Jung Suk’s ‘Pilot’ Tops Box Office for Two Days, Aims for 1 Million Viewers
The film Pilot, starring Jo Jung Suk, has been a box office hit, staying at number one for two days in a row.
On August 2, the Integrated Film Information System reported that Pilot attracted 223,449 viewers on August 1, bringing its total audience to 648,525.
Since its release on July 31, Pilot has led the box office, outshining competitors like Superbad 4, which came in second with 70,000 viewers, and Deadpool and Wolverine, in third with 50,000 viewers.
With 370,000 viewers on its opening day, Pilot had the best debut among summer movies, surpassing the 2024 hit Pamyo (330,000 viewers). The film is on track to reach 1 million viewers soon.
Pilot is a comedy about Han Jung-woo, played by Jo Jung Suk, a former top pilot who loses his job overnight but makes a successful comeback after a dramatic change in his life.
Kang Ye Won Breaks Down in Tears, Says She’s ‘Destined to Never Marry’—Joins Dating Show for Her 83-Year-Old Father
Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.
On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.
During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.
She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."
She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.
When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.
"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.
However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."
She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."
Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.