'Project Silence' has made a big splash at the box office on its opening day.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, 'Project Silence' (also known as 'Escape') drew in 100,184 viewers on its first day, earning the top spot at the box office.

'Project Silence' tells the intense story of people fighting to survive after a chain-reaction accident in dense fog and the release of uncontrollable military experimental dogs on a collapsing airport bridge. As the final work of the late Lee Sun Kyun, 'Project Silence' attracted much attention with 100,000 viewers on its first day, claiming the top position at the box office and sparking interest in its potential ongoing success.

'Inside Out 2' came in second with 71,853 viewers. With a cumulative audience of 7,224,550, it is expected to surpass 'Elemental's final score of 7.24 million, potentially becoming the most successful Pixar animation in terms of box office performance.

'Runaway,' starring Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan, ranked third with 60,045 viewers. 'Handsome Guys,' starring Lee Sung-min and Lee Hee-jun, came in fourth with 40,500 viewers, bringing its cumulative audience to 1,150,432. 'Hijacking' secured the fifth spot with 20,636 viewers.

Other movies in the top rankings included 'Fly Me to the Moon' (8,600 viewers), 'Love Lies Bleeding' (4,092 viewers), and 'A Quiet Place: Day One' (3,820 viewers).

In total, 330,904 people went to the movies that day.

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Dex recently had a fun and lighthearted chat with IVE's Jang Wonyoung, who is nine years younger than him, during an episode of Dex's Fridge Interview.

On January 16, the YouTube channel 117 uploaded the episode titled "Everything About Wonyoung From the Stars," featuring Jang Wonyoung as the special guest. The two shared laughs and talked openly in a cheerful atmosphere.

As soon as Jang Wonyoung entered the studio, Dex couldn’t hide his excitement, saying, "It felt like a strawberry was walking toward me."

He continued with sweet compliments, adding, "Even though it's winter, the energy Wonyoung brings feels like spring."

Dex went on to reveal, "Someone I know told me, ‘Jang Wonyoung is different,’ and now I understand. You’re truly extraordinary.”

The two guests, born in different generations (Dex in 1995 and Jang Wonyoung in 2002), joked about their age gap. When Dex mentioned the generational differences, Wonyoung reassured him, saying, “I actually like making friends with older people, like older sisters or people older than me.”

Taking a bold turn, Dex jokingly asked, “What’s the age limit for dating up?” Wonyoung, staying composed, laughed and said, “That’s such a funny question.” Dex, clearly amused, admitted, “I was hoping you’d be flustered, but you’re not fazed at all!”

Dex also revealed that he put extra effort into his appearance for the episode. “I tried to look as young as possible today, so I wore glasses,” he confessed.

Wonyoung playfully complimented him, saying, “They suit you well.” Blushing, Dex replied with a big smile, “Really?”

Meanwhile, IVE is gearing up for their official comeback. On January 13, they pre-released "Rebel Heart," the title track from their third EP, IVE EMPATHY. Fans can look forward to the full album release on February 3!

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