Kwon Sang Woo’s latest movie Hitman 2 has officially taken over the box office, leaving Dark Nuns behind!

According to the Korean Film Council’s report on the 28th, Hitman 2 brought in 189,784 viewers in just one day, securing the number one spot at the box office. Since its release on January 22, the movie has now gathered a total of 794,671 viewers.

The film, directed by Choi Won Seop, tells the hilarious and action-packed story of "Joon" (played by Kwon Sang Woo), a former star webtoon artist who hit rock bottom and became known as a “failed artist.” Things take a wild turn when a terrorist group mimics his new webtoon plot, framing him as the mastermind. With chaos and comedy all rolled into one, fans are flocking to theaters to see the fun unfold.

However, not everyone believed in Hitman 2 at first. A popular YouTuber criticized the movie harshly, saying, "Why did they even make a sequel? It’s outdated and not funny at all. I didn’t laugh even once. It was too boring for a comedy.” But Kwon Sang Woo wasn’t fazed by the negativity. He confidently replied on his own YouTube account, “Let’s see the final score,” grabbing everyone’s attention with his bold response.

Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Bin’s movie The Black Nuns landed in second place, with 162,448 viewers on the same day and a total of 768,603 viewers since its release. Both movies are competing fiercely during the Lunar New Year holiday season, attracting huge crowds to theaters.

Other films making waves include Secret That Cannot Be Told in third place with 50,389 viewers and Harbin in fourth, pulling in 27,105 viewers. Notably, Harbin has already achieved a massive total of 4,669,186 viewers overall. Family-friendly picks like Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and indie films like Substance are also part of the top rankings.

On the 28th alone, an impressive total of 515,116 people visited theaters, proving that Korean cinema is thriving during the festive season! Fans are excited to see how this box office battle plays out in the coming days.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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