The film 'Handsome Guys' has secured a spot in the Top 5 of the 2024 Korean box office amid its ongoing long-term success.
'Handsome Guys,' a high-stimulation horror-comedy about 'Jae-pil' and 'Sang-goo,' who move into a haunted house while dreaming of a peaceful rural life, has captivated audiences and climbed to 5th place in the 2024 Korean box office rankings.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, as of midnight on July 29, 'Handsome Guys' has attracted a cumulative audience of 1,716,834, making it the 5th highest-grossing Korean film released in 2024.
This achievement follows the success of other major films released this year, such as 'Exhuma' and 'The Roundup: Punishment,' which both drew over ten million viewers, as well as 'Escape' and 'Hijacking.' 'Handsome Guys' stands out as the only comedy among these top-ranking films, further drawing attention.
Since its release on Wednesday, June 26, 'Handsome Guys' has benefited from positive word-of-mouth, strong recommendations, and repeat viewings. The film surpassed one million viewers on Monday, July 8, crossed the break-even point of 1.1 million viewers on Thursday, July 11, and reached 1.5 million viewers by Saturday, July 20.
With a cumulative audience of 1,716,834, 'Handsome Guys' has now entered the Top 5 of the 2024 Korean box office and continues to set new records, demonstrating the film's enduring appeal.