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'Confidential Assignment 2' is Chuseok box office king

A poster for the action-comedy ″Confidential Assignment 2: International,″ which is playing in theaters now [YONHAP]

 
"Confidential Assignment 2: International" was the most popular movie over the Chuseok harvest holiday, according to the Korean Film Council on Monday. 
 
The action-comedy sold 2,098,000 tickets from Sept. 8 to 11, topping the local box office charts for four straight days. The film premiered on Sept. 7. 
 
The comedy "6/45" sold around 304,000 tickets during the same period, coming in No. 2.

 

"Confidential Assignment 2: International" is a sequel to 2017's "Confidential Assignment," which told the story of a South Korean detective played by Hyun Bin and a North Korean detective played by Yoo Hai-jin, who team up unofficially to root out a North Korean crime ring in South Korea. That film sold 7.81 million tickets.  
 
In the sequel, the duo’s assignment goes international and the pair are joined by Daniel Henney, who plays an FBI agent. They must catch the leader of a North Korean crime cartel played by Jin Seon-kyu.

 

 

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Confidential Assignment 2 Becomes This Year's Chuseok Blockbuster After Gaining Whopping Number of Moviegoers

 

Confidential Assignment 2, officially titled Confidential Assignment 2: International, premiered on

By Alexandria Kim

 

Credit: EonTalk/YouTube 

 

Confidential Assignment 2 has been making noise at the Korean box office since its release.

The highly-anticipated sequel of the 2017 film Confidential Assignment finally arrived this month. The new film tells the story of trilateral cooperation between North and South Korea and the US in pursuit of catching international criminals.

 

It features Hyun Bin, who plays his other North Korean role aside from the one he had in Crash Landing on You. He scored the titular role of Lim Cheol Ryung, a North Korean agent tasked to South Korea to take down Jin Sun Kyu's Jang Myung Joon. The latter character is the leader of a huge North Korean criminal organization.

Only a few days after its release, the new movie broke new records and became a hit during South Korea's Chuseok celebration.

 

Confidential Assignment 2: International Reaches Milestones

 

Credit: EonTalk/YouTube Screenshot

 

Korea JoongAng Daily noted that, on Monday, the Korean Film Council officially announced that the action-comedy topped the box office charts for four days. From September 8 to 11, it saw nearly 2.1 million moviegoers, beating 6/45 that sold 304,000 at No. 2 rank.

The installment reached the milestone faster than the original film. For what it's worth, the first Confidential Assignment movie reached 1 million moviegoers in five days and 2 million in 10 days.

 

 

With the number of moviegoers that went to see the new movie, it also managed to beat Top Gun: Maverick despite Tom Cruise's movie being one of the biggest box office hits in the country last summer

Confidential Assignment 2 also stars Girls' Generation's YoonA, Daniel Henney, Yoo Hae Jin, Lee Min Ji, Park Hoon, and Park Min Ha.

Director Lee Seok Hoon Hoped For the Best

Credit: EonTalk/YouTube Screenshot

 

 

 

Before the release of the film, the director and cast members had a press conference to promote the film. During the gathering, director Lee Seok Hoon expressed his goal to share the movie with the whole family during Chuseok Holiday.

 

 

 

SOURCE:

https://epicstream.com/article/confidential-assignment-2-breaks-blockbuster-record-during-chuseok-korean-film-council-confirms

 

 

 

 

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'Cooperation 2' surpasses 3 million cumulative audiences in 6 days of release

Movie theaters perform poorly during the holidays

 

'Cooperation 2: International' ( pictured ) , in which detectives from three countries conduct a cooperative investigation to catch a global criminal organization, surpassed 3 million cumulative audiences on the 6th day of its release. 

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets, the cumulative number of audiences for this movie reached 3,02,456 people around 12:50 p.m. on the same day. It easily passed the break-even point (3 million). The number of viewers increased faster than the previous film, which was popular during the Lunar New Year holiday in 2017. 

'Cooperation 2' tells the story of North Korean detective Lim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin), South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), and FBI's Jack (Daniel Henney), who work together for their respective goals. As in the first part, it contains a pleasant laugh and colorful action. 

In particular, during the Chuseok holiday, 'Cooperation 2' attracted many audiences. According to the National Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets, this work mobilized around 2,098,000 viewers over the three-day holiday from the 9th to the 11th. It was the biggest box office hit during the Chuseok holiday. For three days, the share of sales reached 75.9%. 

However, compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, theaters performed poorly during the holiday period. The total number of movie theaters for three days was only 2762,000. It fell far short of the performance of the holiday season before the pandemic, which exceeded 1 million daily audiences.

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'Cooperation 2' surpasses 3 million cumulative audiences on the 6th day of release.. Takes control of theaters on Chuseok

 

The movie 'Cooperation 2: International' (Director Seok-Hoon Lee) surpassed 3 million viewers on the 6th day of its release and dominated the Chuseok theater district. 

According to the integrated computer network of the Film Promotion Committee released by the distributor CJ ENM on the 12th, 'Cooperation 2: International' recorded a cumulative audience of 3,02,456 as of 12:50 p.m. and took first place in the box office. This is an achievement achieved in 6 days after the release on the 7th. 

This is twice as fast as 'Cooperation', which caused a box office hit on New Year's Day in 2017, and 'Top Gun: Maverick', a foreign film that dominated theaters this summer. The two films surpassed 3 million in the 12th day of their release. In addition, 'Hansan: The Appearance of the Dragon', which surpassed 7 million this summer, surpassed 3 million on the 8th day of its release.  

'Cooperation 2: International' is a North Korean detective Rim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin) who meets again to catch a global criminal organization, a South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), and a New Face foreign FBI Jack (Daniel Henney) for their own purposes. It is a film about an unpredictable triangular cooperative investigation of a group of detectives. Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae-jin, Im Yoon-ah, Daniel Henney, Jin Seon-gyu, etc. 

Attention is focused on whether 'Cooperation 2: International', which currently ranks first at the box office, will continue its box office boom after the Chuseok holiday. 

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'Cooperation 2' hits the box office solo over the Chuseok holiday..3.34 million viewers [★Movie Chart]

 

2022.09.13. 7:51 am
 

Collaboration 2: International / Photo = movie poster

 

'Cooperation 2: International' dominated the box office during the Chuseok holiday. 

According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 13th, the movie 'Cooperation 2: International' (hereinafter 'Cooperation 2'), the day before the last day of Chuseok holiday, mobilized 73,3,323 people, topped the overwhelming box office. The cumulative number of spectators was 3,34,577. 

'Cooperation 2' includes North Korean detective Lim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin) and South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), who meet again to catch a global criminal organization, and the New Face FBI's 'Jack' (Daniel Henney). A film about an unpredictable triangular cooperative investigation of detectives who unite for their own purposes. 'Cooperation 2', which was released during the Chuseok holiday and surpassed 3 million viewers on the 6th day of its release, is continuing its unrivaled solo path. 

Next, the comedy movie 'Yuksao' took the second place at the box office with 99,488 audiences. With a cumulative audience of 1,66,774, it easily surpassed the break-even point, demonstrating the power of small and medium-sized films. 

'Theatrical version of Mother Katuri: The Katuri Family who went to the city' surpassed 32,478 and took third place at the box office, while Lee Jung-jae's first directorial work, 'The Hunt', ranked fourth with 22,928 people. The cumulative number of spectators is 4,287331. 

On the other hand, on the last day of the Chuseok holiday, the number of people who visited the theater was 968,966. 

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Week in Insights: Crash Landing Into Something New

BY KELLY PHILLIPS ERB

 

No need to Google. If all went well, that should be hello in Korean. It’s pretty formal—how you’d address a business partner.

Of course, I like to think we’re friends now. So I could also use the polite and respectful greeting, 안녕하세요.

No, I’m not fluent in Korean. But I’m learning.

A few weeks ago, my family was poking around Netflix for something to watch together since most of our favorites, like “Ted Lasso,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Derry Girls,” are currently on a break in the US—yes, I’m aware that our friends across the pond have already watched the finale of “Derry Girls.” No spoilers!

Actress Son Ye-Jin, who starred in “Crash Landing On You” walks on the red carpet at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 12, 2017.

Photographer: JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images

We settled on “Crash Landing on You"—a wildly popular South Korean television show. The premise feels ridiculous: A successful South Korean businesswoman accidentally paraglides over the border into the North Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The show was, however, inspired by a real-life event—a South Korean actress and three others became lost while on a boat trip and drifted close to the Northern Limit Line (NLL). They realized their mistake after encountering a group of North Korean fishermen before eventually being rescued by the Navy.

My whole family, including my husband, was quickly hooked despite the outlandish premise. It is swoony, funny, suspenseful, and heartbreaking all at once—plus, we’re learning something about the culture. It inspired me to dig a little deeper: I even found articles and scholarly papers about the interplay of North and South Korean cultures in the show.

Don’t expect to binge watch—each episode is as long as a mini-movie. We’ve been watching long enough to do some planning. Last week, we ordered from our favorite Korean restaurant, and I even tried my hand at making some Korean staples. (I don’t mean to brag, but it was pretty delicious.)

 

The show is in Korean with subtitles. That inspired my daughter and me to learn some basic Korean by trying Duolingo and watching video tutorials. I’m no Jisoo, but I can utter and type a few words—if you need to say “yes” or order chicken in Korean, I might be able to help.

It has been a great reminder of how fun it can be to step outside of your comfort zone and try things that are literally foreign to you. I highly recommend doing something similar. And while I’m all for picking up a new language or watching something different, you can dip your toes into something a little less radical, too.

We can help.

Over the last several weeks, we’ve covered such wide-ranging topics as a deep dive into estate and succession planning in the Middle East and an overview of the tax framework in Angola, including opportunities for local and foreign investors. We’ve looked at an ambitious project on the state taxation of partnerships and the tax consequences of the New York Cannabis Control Board’s recreational cannabis licenses. That’s in addition to our great roundup below.

At Bloomberg Tax, we aim to make it easy for you to learn something new. Our experts offer great commentary and insightful analysis on federal, state, and international tax issues—no Google Translate required.

The Exchange… It’s where great ideas intersect.

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[Official] 'Cooperation 2' mobilized 2.83 million people only during Chuseok holidays → Hit 3 million and aim for 4 million hits

 

 

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The action movie 'Cooperation 2: International' (hereinafter referred to as 'Cooperation 2', directed by Seok-Hoon Lee, produced by JK Film) mobilized 2.83 million viewers during the Chuseok holiday and recorded 3.34 million cumulative audiences, capturing the Chuseok theater district. . 

'Cooperation 2', which is creating a new word-of-mouth craze in theaters in September, mobilized 2.83 million viewers over the 4 days of Chuseok holiday from the 9th to the 12th, recording a cumulative audience of 3,343,579. In particular, 'Cooperation 2' has been showing terrifying power at the box office since its release on the 7th, ranking first at the box office for 6 days in a row and the reservation rate for 14 days in a row. 

Audiences who watched the movie during the Chuseok holiday are responding enthusiastically to a variety of attractions, from the activities of the characters full of personality surrounding the triangular air conditioning to the powerful firepower action that blows away the stress, and the delightful laughter that snips the taste of the whole family. Realize the word-of-mouth craze towards 

In addition, the explosive synergy of the representative actors in Korea that crosses genres from action, comics, and romance fills the play and arouses enthusiastic responses from actual audiences. 

As such, 'Cooperation 2', which took the first place at the unrivaled box office during the Chuseok holiday and showed extraordinary box office potential, is expected to continue its enthusiasm by completely capturing the theaters in September.

'Cooperation 2: International' is a movie depicting an unpredictable triangular cooperation investigation between North Korean and South Korean detectives who meet again to catch a global criminal organization, plus the New Face overseas FBI. Hyun Bin, Yoo Hae-jin, Lim Yoon-ah, Daniel Henney, Jin Seon-gyu, etc. appeared, and director Lee Seok-hoon of 'Dancing Queen', 'Pirates: Bandits to the Sea' and 'The Himalayas' took the megaphone.

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Hyun Bin → Lim Yoon-a 'Cooperation 2' surpasses 3.34 million during Chuseok holidays... 1st place for 6 days in a row
 

/Photo=Movie 'Cooperation 2: International' poster

While the movie 'Cooperation 2: International' (Director Seok-Hoon Lee) maintained the top spot at the box office for 6 days in a row, it gathered 2.83 million people during the Chuseok holiday alone. 

According to the distributor CJ ENM on the 13th, 'Cooperation 2: International', which was released on the 7th, mobilized 2.83 million viewers during the Chuseok holiday, and recorded a cumulative number of 3,343,579 viewers. 

In addition, 'Cooperation 2: International' has been ranked first in the box office for 6 days in a row and the reservation rate for 14 days in a row after its release. 

Meanwhile, North Korean detective Rim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin) and South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), who met again to catch a global criminal organization, and New Face foreign FBI Jack (Daniel Henney), the unpredictable triangular cooperation of detectives who have come together for their own purposes. A movie about an investigation. It is currently being screened with rave reviews

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Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin waiting for 2 years old, the real 'good news' on Chuseok this year

 

Hyun Bin, a handsome actor who had a family with 41-year-old Son Ye-jin, had another affair, which drew the attention of fans.

2022.09.12 16:20

 

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Hyun Bin is doing very well after marriage 

 

[Insight] Reporter Kwon Gil-yeo = Hyun Bin, who is married to actress Son Ye-jin of the same age, received a lot of congratulations from the news that she is expecting. 

 

Then there is another slope that draws attention to him.

 

 

According to the integrated computer network of the Film Promotion Committee on the 12th at 12:50 pm, the action movie 'Cooperation 2: Eternal', starring actors Hyun Bin, Hae Hae-jin, and Daniel Henney, surpassed 3 million viewers in just 6 days after its release, proving the box office craze.

 

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This is twice as fast as the first episode of 'Cooperation', which hit the New Year's Day in 2017, and the foreign currency 'Top Gun: Maverick', which dominated theaters this summer, surpassed 3 million on the 12th day of its release.

 

Even the 8th day of release of 'Hansan: The Appearance of the Dragon' has surpassed the 3 million mark, attracting attention.

 

Since its release, attention is focused on how far 'Cooperation 2: Eternal', which has maintained the top spot at the box office since its release, will write a box office record.

 

 

In fact, 'Cooperation 2: Eternal' is a work in which Hyun Bin returned after a long hiatus after announcing his marriage to Son Ye-jin on January 1, 2021.

 

As a result, many people's attention was focused on whether 'Cooperation 2: Eternal' will do well.

 

Hyun Bin, who has a lot of female fans, is showing off his extraordinary potential even after marriage, so many people gave their thumbs up.

 

The story of 'Cooperation 2' is funny enough to make you spit Coro Cola

 

'Cooperation 2: Eternal' tells the exciting story of North Korean detective Rim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin), South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), and US FBI agent Jack (Daniel Henney), who jointly investigate a global criminal organization. Draw.

 

The three people, with different nationalities and different goals, are wary of each other and conduct a close-knit investigation.

 

It is said that the appearance of the three people pretending to be on the same side, cheating each other little by little, and conducting a joint investigation is three times more fun than the first episode.

Audiences who actually watched the movie said, "Unconditionally watch. No regrets", "Visual gourmet! The genre is action, but it looks like a pure cartoon", "A movie that can make you laugh the whole time you watch it. Laughter batting average 100 percent!" It is getting rave reviews.
 

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Similar to 'Cooperation 2' and 'Crime City 2'... 10 million-dollar action blockbuster

2022.09.13

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[SBS ENT NEWS]

The movie 'Cooperation 2: International' (hereinafter referred to as 'Cooperation 2') garnered more than 2.8 million spectators during the Chuseok holiday. 

According to the National Film Council's integrated computer network for movie theater tickets on the 13th, 'Cooperation 2' mobilized 2.83 million viewers nationwide from the 9th to the 12th, during the Chuseok holiday. The cumulative number of spectators was 3,343,579. 

Since its release on the 7th, 'Cooperation 2', which has never given up the number one spot since its release on the 7th, surpassed 3 million in 6 days. Compared to the box office speed of the first film, it is twice as fast. The break-even point of this movie, which cost 18 billion won to produce, is 3.5 million people. Breakthrough is certain this week. 

The explosive success of 'Cooperation 2' is reminiscent of 'Crime City 2', which was released in May. 'Cooperation 2' is also in the same action genre as it is a sequel to a top actor.

 

While 'Crime City 2' introduced a new villain Seok-gu Son to the return of Ma Dong-seok to enhance the fun of the movie, 'Cooperation 2' upgraded the fun of the movie by putting Daniel Henney and Jin Seon-kyu in the return of Hyun Bin and Hae Hae-jin. 

'Crime City 2' gathered 3.55 million viewers in the first week of its release, laying the foundation for a 10 million box office hit. 'Cooperation 2' is not as good as that, but it seems to be a big box office hit as it is a solo performance with no competitors and is also gaining word of mouth. 

In the current atmosphere, it is possible to surpass the box office performance of the first part (7.81 million people) and aim for 10 million box office hits. However, as the holiday season is over, a drop in the number of viewers is inevitable. It seems that the key to a long-term screening is how consistently it can attract audiences. 

On the 15th, 'Oh! 'My Ghost', 'Wolf Hunt' on the 21st, and 'Life is Beautiful' on the 28th will be released on the coming 28th. 

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