Jo Jung Suk's latest film 'Pilot' hits theaters today (31st) and has already soared to the top of advance ticket sales, hinting at a box office smash.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network for movie tickets, as of 10 a.m. on the 31st, 'Pilot' has clinched the No. 1 spot in overall advance ticket sales with an impressive 40.8%. The film has sold 218,551 advance tickets.

'Pilot' has outpaced major Hollywood blockbusters like 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (12.4%) and 'Despicable Me 4' (8.6%), suggesting a significant shift in the box office rankings. Remarkably, 'Pilot' has maintained the top spot in advance ticket sales for four consecutive days, showcasing the tremendous interest even before its release and promising a strong opening performance.

'Pilot' is a comedy featuring Han Jeong-woo (played by Jo Jung Suk), a star pilot who finds himself jobless overnight and then successfully reinvents himself. This film marks Jo Jung Suk's return to the big screen after five years since 'Exit,' and his collaboration with director Kim Han-gyeol of 'Crazy Romance' has brought fresh laughter.

'Pilot' also highlights Jo Jung Suk's stellar acting, generating enthusiastic word-of-mouth following preview screenings.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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