The film 'Wild Thing' had a strong debut, attracting 160,748 viewers on its opening day.
According to the integrated ticket sales network on June 4, 'Wild Thing' surpassed the opening day attendance of this year's top-grossing film, 'The King and the Clown,' which had 117,783 viewers on its first day.
Despite being shown on a relatively limited number of screens, 'Wild Thing' achieved a high seat occupancy rate, securing the top spot at the box office for new releases. The film garnered attention prior to its release for its blend of 2000s pop music nostalgia and comedy, and early audience reactions have been positive.
Audience feedback has been encouraging. 'Wild Thing' boasts a CGV Egg Index of 95%, a score of 9.2 on Lotte Cinema, and 9.01 on Naver, indicating strong ratings across major ticketing and review platforms. Viewers have commented, "It made me laugh and cry purely from its charm," "I laughed out loud for the first time in four years," "Just when I thought it would turn left, it made an unexpected U-turn," and "It's the essence of comedy that can make you laugh without a care in the world," reflecting their satisfaction with the humor and storyline.
'Wild Thing' is a comedy about a once-popular mixed-gender dance group, 'Triangle,' which was abruptly disbanded due to an unforeseen incident. The film follows the group's members as they embark on a reckless challenge to seize a second chance after 20 years.
Actors Kang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun portray the members of 'Triangle,' with supporting performances from Oh Jung-se and Shin Ha-kyun adding to the comedic dynamic. The film's nostalgic references to 2000s pop music and K-pop stage concepts, combined with the actors' performances, have captured the audience's interest in the early days of its release.
Meanwhile, on the same day, 'The Army' maintained its position at the top of the box office, drawing 331,490 viewers and bringing its cumulative audience total to 4,043,759. 'Back Room' attracted 114,110 viewers, with a cumulative total of 572,775.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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