Chapter 155: Solo (2)

Chapter 155: Solo (2)

[Drug Dealer] No.1 in Advance Ticket Sales Releasing Today (28th), Will It Rewrite the Box Office History for R-rated Films?

Overcoming the Limits of R-rated Crime Action, Drug Dealer' Excites with Its No.1 Advance Ticket Sales

[MovieTalk] Drug Dealer' Tops Advance Ticket Sales A Refreshing Start for an R-rated Movie

Despite being R-rated, the momentum of Drug Dealer', which topped advance ticket sales as soon as they opened, was extraordinary. This was evident from the larger-than-usual audience at the first morning shows across cinemas today.

[@__hhhos__]

[ I went to see Drug Dealer' in the morning and was shocked by the huge crowd Normally, in morning shows there are at most 10 people, but it seemed like more than 50 watched it with me ]

Perhaps that's why?

As the morning and early afternoon arrived, beyond the Drug Dealer' matinee times, there was a significant increase in audience participation in reviews and ratings. Even netizens who hadn't seen the movie yet joined in, making the change immediately noticeable.nove(l)bi(n.)com

[Drug Dealer/ Released on October 28, 2020]

[Rating 9.5]

[ViewerNetizen Reviews/ 408 Participants]

-Movie in a nutshell: Kang Woojin/ 5****

-Well, I guess? It's not boring, just kidding ! It's super fun, so everyone, go watch it! Oh, and make sure to bring your panties!/ g****

-It was boring, but I still gave it 5 points because of the actors' performances/ 2****

-Fuck , Kang Woojin alone deserves 10 stars / p****

-Disgusting when they do drugs;;;;/ a****

-Kang Woojin truly stands as a treasure in the acting world. How can he give off a different vibe in every role??/ 7****

-It starts off fun, gets a bit boring, but then it's worth watching from the mid to latter part/ d****

-Honestly, I went to see the movie because I'm a fan of Jin Jae-jun But I was surprised by Kang Woojin A newcomer with an immense acting spectrum/ c****

-Definitely fun, and the character Lee Sang-man played a crucial role as the Joker. It would have been bland without him/ 1****

-Kang Woojin's entrance scene was dripping/ v****

-Went to see after watching Male Friend' but was shocked by the plot twist during Kang Woojin's drug scene/ b****

However, Drug Dealer' was just the beginning. Even now, many were watching Drug Dealer' in cinemas or were on their way to see it. This included the general public and those close to Kang Woojin, among others. Especially notable were the members of Kang Woojin's fan club.

Make sure to capture the billboard clearly, Hyun-ah!

Okay! Ah, but it's a pity that oppa's face isn't on the billboard.

It must be because of the cameo.

Kang Hyun-ah, Kang Woojin's sister and the president of his fan club Kang's Heart', and her friends, who are also the club's operators. Naturally, the members of the significantly grown Kang's Heart' were the same. Kang Woojin's fan cafe was already flooded with authentication posts and photos. Anyway, Kang Hyun-ah and her friends, who had started watching Drug Dealer', were purely amazed.

Wow- Incredible. That's our oppa??

He transformed again! I'd believe it if someone said he's a different person with that acting!

Wow, so cool. Why am I more drawn to Lee Sang-man than Han In-ho??!

The character Lee Sang-man' exceeded expectations in quality. After the movie ended, they were enthusiastically discussing it.

No way! I can only say wow! It's Woojin oppa but also not! Right??

Yeah! And after seeing Han In-ho, Lee Sang-man's character was vividly memorable!

Han In-ho was warm, but Lee Sang-man was utterly coldI don't know, just Woojin oppa totally devoured the role.

I was sad when Lee Sang-man died! I was internally screaming, Bring him back to life!'

This atmosphere was happening almost simultaneously across the nation. Of course, as time went on, especially as it neared quitting time, the number of viewers increased exponentially. Not just the viewers, but articles, related videos, SNS, reviews, and various comments as well.

What Did Actual Audiences Think of Drug Dealer'? Jin Jae-jun's Unquestionable Reputation, and Kang Woojin as the Joker

Word of mouth was spreading.

- a gallery for Drug Dealer' was created as soon as it was released lol

-Haven't seen it yet, but is Drug Dealer' worth watching??

-Super fun!! Watch it twice, no, three times

-Just came back from watching it, it was fun, ask me anything

-The movie was crap, why are you all exaggerating? Of course, I haven't watched it yet

-It's R-rated but still No.1 in advance ticket sales damn

An unusual wave was forming.

- just came back from watching Drug Dealer', and the theater was full (photo attached)

It was becoming a tidal wave.

The next day, the 29th, early morning in Da Nang, Vietnam.

It was around 8 o'clock. While Drug Dealer' was causing a stir in Korea, one of its main actors, Kang Woojin, had just woken up. He was in a luxury hotel in Da Nang, with Choi Sung-gun visible in the elevator.

Someone placed a white plate beside Kang Woojin and Hong Hye-yeon. Hong Hye-yeon flinched, and Woojin was also a bit startled but tried to remain calm as he turned his head.

What, who is this person?

There stood a peculiar man. He was wearing a linen short-sleeved shirt, shorts, slippers, and a safari hat, topped off with sunglasses. An odd sight indeed. A tourist? Or a local Vietnamese? The deep wrinkles on his face suggested he was quite old.

For now, Woojin.

-Rustle.

Stood up and shielded the front of Hong Hye-yeon with his arm. Hong Hye-yeon looked at Woojin with wide eyes, and Kang Woojin spoke to the man, not in Korean but in English, just in case.

Who are you, sorry, but someone is sitting there. Please move.

Woojin's fluent English flowed, but the peculiar man didnt respond.

It was hard to tell where he was looking due to the sunglasses, but it seemed like he was staring at Woojin. Thats when Woojin sensed it.

This guy is crazy.

He got the impression that something about the man wasnt normal. Soon, Woojin, with a colder gaze and tone than usual, spoke in English again.

Please, leave if youve had enough, or I will call security.

Only then.

Your English is very natural.

The man spoke up, his voice old, in Korean. His gaze shifted from Kang Woojin to Hong Hye-yeon, who was sitting down.

Its been a while. You, do you age backward? You seem younger.

At this, Hong Hye-yeon, who had been blinking in confusion, narrowed her eyes. It was a voice she had heard many times before. Then, the man slowly took off his sunglasses and safari hat, revealing short white hair and a wrinkled face. An aura of a veteran was unmistakably present.

What was peculiar.

Ah- Ah!!

-Thunk!

Was that Hong Hye-yeon suddenly stood up, with her eyes wide open as an added reaction. Meanwhile, the relaxed old man, while slowly placing his sunglasses and hat on the table, met Kang Woojin's gaze leisurely.

Sorry about that. I saw the two of you from outside and hurried over.

Nice to meet you, I am Director Ahn Ga-bok.

Who??? Director Ahn Ga-bok? No, why is that old man. No, Director Ahn Ga-bok is right in front of me? As Woojin internally panicked, the wide-eyed Hong Hye-yeon voiced his feelings.

Di, Director~nim?? Why are you here

Director Ahn Ga-bok, dressed in slippers, comfortably replied.

Me? What else. I'm here for a vacation.

Meanwhile, in Seoul, Korea.

The location was the large conference room of the film company responsible for producing Drug Dealer'. Inside, a large U-shaped desk was placed, and a familiar woman was seen. It was Director Kim Do-hee, known for her frizzy hair. Of course, employees from the film company and distribution company were also present. Roughly a dozen people.

Among them, sitting in front of a white laptop.

Sigh- Ill check now.

A male employee from the distribution company sighed deeply before typing on the laptop keyboard. It seemed he was searching for something.

Thanks to that.

Not only Director Kim Do-hee but also all twelve people's gazes were fixed on the employee tapping away at the laptop. Soon, a website was opened on the laptop in front of the distribution company employee.

-[KOPIC Cinema Ticket Integrated Network]

The official website where domestic box office results could be checked. Meaning, the results of Drug Dealer', which had opened the day before, could be found here. More precisely, it was possible to assess the overall figures of the domestic movie industry.

Then.

-Swish.

With the employee's click, the results were displayed on the laptop screen.

[October 28, 2020, Attendance Numbers]

[Daily Domestic Box Office]

1. Drug Dealer/ Release Date: October 28/ Audience: 250,949/ Screens: 1002 / Cumulative Audience: 250,949

2. Monster Priest/ Release Date: October 28/ Audience: 88,543/ Screens: 998 / Cumulative Audience: 88,543

3. Crazy Sunshine/ Release Date: October 1/ Audience: 41,221/ Screens: 1011 / Cumulative Audience: 3,313,950

4. The Suspect's Nature/ Release Date: September 23/ Audience: 10,991/ Screens: 881 / Cumulative Audience: 2,001,453

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It was a solo monopoly of the R-rated Drug Dealer'.