'Gyeongju Trip' ranks number one in ticket sales on August 18... A sign of success for the family revenge drama after 8 years

The movie ″Gyeongju Journey″ reached number one in advance ticket sales for Korean films one week before its release. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Cinema Admission Tickets, as of August 18 at 12:01 PM, ″Gyeongju Journey″ ranked first in advance ticket sales for Korean films. The film also topped overall advance ticket sales, surpassing competitors such as ″OK Madam 2″ and ″Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel.″ ″Gyeongju Journey″ depicts a family revenge drama about four mothers and daughters who embark on a trip after waiting eight years for their youngest daughter Gyeongju, who never returned from a school trip. Directed by Kim Mijo, the film stars Lee Jung-eun, Gong Hyo-jin, Park So-dam, Lee Yeon, and Byun Yo-han. The film is scheduled to be released on August 26. Director Kim Mijo was recognized for her directing skills with her debut work ″Seagull,″ and ″Gyeongju Journey″ is her first commercial film. It won the Audience Award at the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival held last March. Before its release, the film received praise from media outlets, critics, celebrities, and general audiences. Reviews highlighted the ironic situation where cheerful landmark selfies and bloody chase scenes alternate, the relentless offbeat tension, and the lingering sense of family love in this family revenge drama.