Surpassed 15 million viewers in 50 days of release

The movie 'Invincible' surpassed 15 million cumulative viewers within 50 days of its release, ranking 3rd in the all-time box office hit list for Korean movies. According to the Korea Film Council's Movie Theater Ticket Information Network (KOBIS), as of March 25, 'Invincible' surpassed 15 million viewers, ranking first in cumulative box office sales of all time.

Currently, it ranks third in the number of Korean movie audiences of all time, following 'Roaring Currents' (17.61 million people) and 'Extreme Job' (16.26 million people), and expectations are high whether it can even surpass 'Roaring Currents' record if its box office performance continues.

The story of a tragic king in Joseon history

‘Invincible’ is set in 1457. It tells the story of Danjong (Park Ji-hoon), the 6th king of Joseon, who was betrayed by his uncle, dethroned, and exiled to Cheongnyeongpo, Gangwon-do. There, Danjong meets the village head, Eom Heung-do (played by Yoo Hae-jin), and they form an unexpected relationship, unfolding a dramatic narrative.

The combination of Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Hae-jin is evaluated as sublimating a historical tragedy into a touching human drama. In particular, Yoo Hae-jin has appeared in 10 million movies in a row following 'Breakfast', further solidifying his position as a 'box-office hit'.

Meaning in the Korean film market

It is only the third record in Korean film history to surpass 15 million viewers. This is considered an example that proves that high-quality Korean movies can still attract audiences to theaters even as theater audiences are decreasing due to the growth of OTT (online video service) platforms.

The film's box office success once again demonstrated the power of K-content, while also confirming audiences' unwavering interest in the historical drama genre. Congratulatory messages are pouring in to the production team and actors.