Based on box-office data compiled by the state-run Korean Film Council, Showbox said the history action film drew 1.04 million viewers as of Thursday, a day after its release.
The movie is the fastest movie to smash the 1-million mark in weekday ticket sales.
“Kundo,“ based on a civil uprising during the 1849-1863 reign of King Cheoljong, the 25th monarch of Korea‘s Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), depicts a butcher-turned-bandit who fights against the then exploitative upper class.
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, the film stars actors Ha Jung-woo and Kang Dong-won.
reporter
Park Sae-jin
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