'Gwangjang' ranked first in the world.
After 11 years since the death of his second-in-command, Kijun, who cut his Achilles tendon and left the square world on his own, returned to the scene 11 years after the death of his younger brother 'Giseok', a noir action 'Giseok', which digs up the background for revenge, reached 7,600,000 viewers (the value of viewing time divided by the total running time of the work) in the second week of its release, making it on the global top 10 list in a total of 75 countries, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, Germany, and Switzerland. In addition, it ranked first in nine countries, realizing the hot popularity at home and abroad.
In addition to immersively portraying the narrative of 『Nam Ki-jun" (So Ji-seop), who goes straight without regret in a cold and intense world of violence, 'Gwangjang' is receiving favorable reviews by capturing domestic and foreign viewers with the stable acting skills of actors. In particular, Rotten Tomatoes are receiving unanimous reviews from overseas critics for 100% of the tomato meter, and they are also receiving favorable reviews from overseas media.
Meanwhile, an unpublished still from the veil catches the eye, reminding us of the dark secrets and unpredictable developments that the 'square' world harbors. First, in a still from 'Nam Ki-jun', who is dealing with someone covered in blood, we can see the lonely revenge journey of 'Nam Ki-jun', which does not step back even if it stops. In particular, the last appearance of 'Nam Ki-jun' sitting on a camping chair shows So Ji-sub's passionate performance, which revealed his emotions with his eyes and actions rather than words, leaving a lingering impression on the work.
Then, the scene where 'Lee Joo-woon'(Heo Jun-ho) and 'Cha Young-do'(Cha Seung-won) cross and pass shows their confrontation in the square where the crack began, creating tension. In addition, a still from 'Gu Jun-mo' (Jong-myeong), who is calling somewhere with blood on his face, reminds him that he must get his hands on what he wants, and if someone ignores him, he is a person who does not hesitate to do evil. The appearance of 'Lee Geum-son'(Choo Young-woo), who had a dark ambition to turn the game around the square, standing in the place of his father 'Lee Joo-woon' is the moment when his ambition is finally revealed, confirming the real goal he had.
Meanwhile, 'Gubongsan' (Angilgang) and 'Lee Joo-woon' who are shaking hands. The two are old friends and enemies, intertwining into various events along their respective interests and doubling their interest in the play. A still from 'Cha Young-do' wearing a police uniform shows the moment when the identity of 'Mr. Kim' that no one expected was revealed and gave viewers shivers. Finally, a still from his younger brother, Nam Ki-seok(Lee Jun-hyuk), which is the fuse for revenge of 'Nam Ki-jun', shows a scene in which he is fighting a knife with a gunman, suggesting that another secret related to his death is intertwined.
In the second week of its release, noir action 'square', which released an unreleased still, continues to gain worldwide popularity with immersive narratives and intense performances by actors, is streaming on Netflix.
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