This spring, the most talked-about films in theaters, 'Victory' and 'Lobby,' are revitalizing the cinema landscape by driving box office success together.
'Victory' and 'Lobby,' both maintaining the 2TOP system in the box office of Korean cinema, are expected to bring warm box office winds this week, just as the weather has warmed up. The leading actor of 'Victory,' Lee Byung-hun, and the director and lead of 'Lobby,' Ha Jung-woo, are leading the box office success in April for Korean films.
'Victory' tells the story of the legendary Go player Jo Hun-hyeon (Lee Byung-hun), who, after losing a match against his pupil, challenges himself again to reach the top with his innate competitive spirit. 'Victory,' which is dominating the overall box office, is receiving praise from audiences for Lee Byung-hun's renowned acting.
In 'Victory,' which is based on the true story of Go legend Jo Hun-hyeon, Lee Byung-hun exhibits an astonishing level of detail in mirroring Jo's habits, receiving acclaim for his intense performance. Lee Byung-hun is being praised by audiences with comments like, “Indeed, it's Lee Byung-hun. He reminds us of the Go masters of that time,” “His acting is insane,” and “Brilliant acting, brilliant actor, brilliant directing,” adding momentum to the film's word-of-mouth success. Additionally, he has achieved the remarkable feat of being nominated for the Best Actor award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, showcasing his exceptional acting skills.
'Lobby,' which is also leading the box office success of Korean films along with 'Victory,' is directed and starred by Ha Jung-woo, who is showcasing his versatility. 'Lobby,' depicting unpredictable lobby contests taking place on a golf course, is captivating audiences with the delightful charm unique to Ha Jung-woo's direction.
Ha Jung-woo, a veteran actor who has received tremendous love from audiences, plays the role of Chang-wook, a startup CEO challenging his first lobby. He presents humorous moments as he fumbles through unexpected situations at the lobby, earning him acclaim as the definitive box office star of 'Lobby.'
As both top-notch actors Lee Byung-hun and Ha Jung-woo have kicked off the box office in April, the cinema landscape in South Korea, led by Lee Byung-hun and Ha Jung-woo, is expected to continue cruising towards box office success. Both Lee Byung-hun's 'Victory' and Ha Jung-woo's 'Lobby' are currently playing in theaters nationwide.
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