[K-Film] Comedy-drama 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' draws 4 million viewers

ㅁㅇㄴㄹ — This grab is from the trailer of the movie "My Daughter Is a Zombie." Courtesy of Next Entertainment World

SEOUL, August 16 (AJP) - Comedy-drama "My Daughter Is a Zombie" has drawn more than 4 million moviegoers less than two weeks after its release, becoming the biggest box-office hit of the year.

According to the Korean Film Council on Saturday, the film attracted 290,000 viewers on Friday alone, bringing the total to 4.05 million. It is the fastest release this year to reach the milestone.

Released on July 30, the film has stayed No. 1 at the box office since opening day. Directed by Pil Gam-sung, the film follows a father who tries to protect his daughter, the world's last remaining zombie. The film stars well-known actors including Cho Jung-seok and Jo Yeo-jeong.

The film is also performing well overseas. Since its Aug. 8 North American release, it has become the year's top-performing Korean film, and was ranked No. 2 in Vietnam and No. 3 in Indonesia on opening weekend.

Im Yoon-seo lyseo0330@ajupress.com