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'The Hive' Aims for Fourth Weekend Box Office Crown, Nears 5 Million Viewers
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'The Hive' Aims for Fourth Weekend Box Office Crown, Nears 5 Million Viewers

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South Korean film 'The Hive' is vying for its fourth consecutive weekend at the top of the box office.
  • The movie is expected to surpass 5 million viewers this weekend, becoming one of the few domestic films to achieve this milestone this year.
  • Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, 'The Hive' depicts a struggle for survival against unknown infections within a sealed building.

The South Korean film 'The Hive' is set to challenge for its fourth consecutive weekend at the top of the box office, with projections indicating it will surpass 5 million viewers. The film reclaimed the No. 1 spot on June 11, drawing 40,619 viewers according to the Korean Film Council, after a brief dip the previous day.

With a cumulative audience of 4.91 million, 'The Hive' is expected to cross the 5 million mark this weekend, despite entering its fourth week of release. This year, only 'The King and the Clown' has achieved over 5 million viewers domestically.

As of 8:40 AM on June 12, 'The Hive' held approximately 55,600 pre-sale tickets, ranking first in advance bookings. The film, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, tells the story of individuals isolated in a sealed building who must fight against infected individuals amidst an outbreak of an unknown contagion. It marks actress Jun Ji-hyun's return to the big screen after 11 years, alongside co-stars Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, and Shin Hyun-been.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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