As the May golden vacation begins, the film 'Opposition' (directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, distributed by PlusM Entertainment, produced by HYBE Media Corp.) has solidified its position as an absolute powerhouse in theaters, maintaining the box office number one spot for three consecutive days, and has become the second highest-grossing film among Korean releases in 2025.
According to the integrated theater tickets computer network, the film 'Opposition' recorded a cumulative audience of 2,229,517 by May 3 (Saturday), surpassing 'Victory' and becoming the second highest-grossing film among Korean films released this year. Among all films released in 2025, 'Opposition,' following 'Mickey 17' and 'Hitman 2,' secured the third position in the overall box office and the second position in the Korean box office. Its box office trend is particularly noteworthy as it has achieved remarkable success as a film rated for viewers aged 18 and older.
Having premiered on April 16 (Wednesday), 'Opposition' has received rave reviews and explosive word-of-mouth amidst fierce competition, becoming the fastest film among Korean films rated for viewers aged 18 and older to reach 1 million viewers since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. On May 2 (Friday), it succeeded in attracting 2 million viewers. Entering its third week, 'Opposition' has unwaveringly maintained the number one spot at the entire box office for three consecutive days since the beginning of the May golden vacation, establishing itself as an absolute powerhouse in theaters, continuing its unstoppable box office run amidst the storm of new releases while setting new box office records.
The positive feedback from real viewers towards 'Opposition' continues to flood in. “A film that unfolds a new story about drugs with a new character” (CGV, Lee**), “The acting is, of course, superb, and the content is fun, haha. I thought, 'Wow, that was fun!' after watching the movie” (CGV, gk****), “So fun! The immersion is great to the point where I forgot two hours. Unlike other films, the brutal scenes were minimal, which I appreciated. Bravo to the trust-worthy actors!” (CGV, Ru****), “I watched it without realizing time flew by, from start to finish, and it felt so good to see such an enjoyable movie after a long time. It might be a bit inappropriate for family viewing due to some scenes, but I totally recommend it!” (Lotte Cinema, Yoon**), “Finally saw a real movie. This film is packed without any shortcomings” (Lotte Cinema, Choi**). The exhilarating action scenes, the passionate performances of the actors, and the unpredictable story demonstrate the high satisfaction of the audience.
With its claim to the second highest-grossing position among Korean films released in 2025, and simultaneously maintaining the number one spot at the entire box office for three consecutive days at the start of the May golden vacation, the film 'Opposition' portrays a crime action story where a broker designing the drug scene in South Korea, 'Opposition', a 'prosecutor' striving for a higher place, and a 'detective' dedicating everything to eliminate drug crimes intertwine with different purposes.
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