Hyun Bin’s latest movie, Harbin, is already making waves even before its release, with a staggering 321,124 pre-sale ticket reservations as of December 22.

According to the Korea Film Council, Harbin is dominating with a real-time reservation rate of 54.2%, solidifying its spot as the #1 most anticipated film.

The numbers are jaw-dropping—2.8 times higher than this year’s box-office hit, The Burial, and nearly triple last year’s biggest film, Spring of Seoul.

The buzz around Harbin is fueled by glowing reviews from press and audience preview screenings.

Many praised Hyun Bin’s powerful performance as Ahn Jung Geun, a historical figure who left a deep mark in Korean history.

Within just two days, pre-sale tickets soared from 200,000 to over 300,000, proving the film's enormous popularity.

Adding to the excitement, Hyun Bin’s wife, superstar actress Son Ye Jin, attended the VIP premiere to show her full support.

Fans were thrilled to see her cheering for her husband, sparking talk about the “Son Ye Jin effect” on Harbin’s success.

Set in 1909, Harbin tells a gripping story of intense chases and hidden motives as characters head to Harbin with intertwined fates. The film, directed by Woo Min Ho, promises suspense, action, and heartfelt moments.

Harbin is set to hit theaters on December 24, and with pre-sale numbers like these, it’s already shaping up to be a massive holiday hit!

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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