BTS's Jungkook is making waves in the film industry with his documentary JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, which has become the highest-earning music film of 2024, surpassing all expectations!

According to NME, Jungkook’s solo documentary has grossed an impressive $18.5 million globally, which is about 26.5 billion KRW as of December 11. The documentary, which gives fans a closer look at his solo journey, has already been watched by over 1.3 million people in theaters. It’s not just a hit in Korea—JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is now the top-grossing music film of 2024 and holds the record for the highest earnings of any Asian solo artist’s movie.

During its opening weekend, Jungkook’s film topped the box office in Brazil, took second place in Mexico and Chile, and even cracked the top 10 in North America, Germany, Italy, and Malaysia. These numbers are even more impressive for a documentary!

Mark Allenby, the CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, praised the film's success, saying, “The success of JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is remarkable. Jungkook’s enduring charisma and connection with his fans worldwide have driven this incredible achievement.”

Rolling Stone in Brazil, where the documentary topped the box office, also highlighted its global success, reporting that the film surpassed $18 million in earnings.

In just 11 days, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL earned over $11.65 million globally and ranked 20th on the all-time global box office list for concert and performance films. Jungkook has now joined the ranks of global superstars like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Beyoncé, becoming one of the only solo artists to ever surpass $10 million in international box office earnings with a concert film.

On December 3, Jungkook's expanded version of the documentary, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL THE ORIGINAL, was released on Disney+ with three exciting new episodes for fans to enjoy. This documentary continues to show that Jungkook’s influence knows no bounds!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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