Jungkook's documentary film JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is proving to be a box office sensation worldwide! According to Brazilian media outlet Omelete, the film debuted at number one in Brazil's weekend box office from September 19-23, attracting around 80,000 viewers and raking in over 3.28 million reais (approximately 800 million KRW). It outperformed major titles like Transformers: ONE and Beetlejuice 2, solidifying its top spot.
In an impressive feat, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has set records for the highest box office revenue for Asian solo artist performances and documentary films in 2024. The Korean Film Council's Integrated Ticketing System (KOBIS) reported that the film earned over 2.24 million euros (approximately 330 million KRW) in Germany during its 38th week (September 20-22), ranking ninth in the box office there.
The documentary made waves in Mexico too, debuting at number two in the weekend box office with over 2.24 million dollars (approximately 2.95 billion KRW) from September 20 to 22. In Egypt, it ranked tenth despite being shown in just three theaters across three cities, and it secured sixth place in Thailand. JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL continues to climb the global box office charts, showcasing Jungkook's status as a worldwide icon and the undeniable "Jungkook effect."
In the U.S., the documentary opened at number two and claimed the ninth spot in the North American box office over the weekend. Meanwhile, in Italy, it attracted over 66,000 viewers on its opening day, landing in fourth place.
In South Korea, as of September 18, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL entered at number five in the daily box office, setting a record for the highest revenue on opening day for a documentary featuring a K-Pop idol. It garnered a cumulative audience of 22,176 over its first five days.
Released in 114 countries, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has generated over 8.61 million dollars (approximately 11.5 billion KRW) globally since its premiere (as of the morning of September 23, Korean time). Jungkook's first solo album, GOLDEN, released last November, shattered records with 8.4 million sales, making it the highest-selling debut album by a male artist in the past decade.
According to Hanteo Chart, GOLDEN achieved "double million-seller" status within just five hours of its release, becoming the K-Pop solo artist with the highest initial sales. It set an all-time record by selling a total of 2,501,158 copies within two weeks.
With such outstanding achievements, it's clear that Jungkook is a force to be reckoned with both in music and film!
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