Lee Byung-hun’s ‘The Match' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers

By Jeeyoung, Jo

Apr 21, 2025

Lee Byung-hun’s ‘The Match' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers
The press preview of the movie 'Victory' held at Yongsan CGV on the 19th, from left, Gochang-seok, Moon Jung-hee, Lee Byung-hun, Hyun Bong-sik and Jo Woo-jin have photo time. Yongsan = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.03.19/



On the 27th day of the release of the human drama film 「Buddhist」 (directed by Kim Hyung-ju, produced by Moonlight) The cumulative audience exceeded 2 million, which is the second Korean movie released in 2025 after 「Hitman 2」.

On the 27th day of its release based on the integrated computer network of movie theater admission tickets, 'Victory' surpassed the cumulative audience of 2 million,933 on the morning of the 21st.

'Victory' is the second Korean movie released in 2025 to attract 2 million viewers after 'Hitman2', making it the top two Korean movie box office hits in 2025. In addition, he ranked third in the overall movie box office rankings after 'Mickey17'Hitman 2' among all the films released in 2025, showing his appearance as a box office winner.




In the fourth week of its release, 'Victory', which is still in the top ranks of the box office, has surpassed 1.8 million, the break-even point, and has surpassed 2 million viewers, boasting a proper box office momentum.

Lee Byung-hun’s ‘The Match' Surpasses 2 Million Viewers
Along with the news of the cumulative audience exceeding 2 million, the video and photos of the 'Victory' team's 2 million appreciation are also released, drawing attention. Director Lee Byung-hun, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jung-hee, and Kim Hyung-joo, who are smiling brightly with number balloons to celebrate 2 million, thank the audience for bringing the theater to life with videos and photos.

"Movie "Victory "2 million. Thank youThe actors who greet " sincerely thank the audience for choosing "Victory" in the theater, which has led to the success of "Victory".




'Victory' is a story about Korea's best Go legend, Cho Hoon-hyun, who once again challenges the top with his natural temperament as a adventurer after losing a match against his student. Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jung-hee, and Kim Kang-hoon appeared, and director Kim Hyung-joo of 'Security' took the megaphone.



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