'The Roundup' Records Highest Korean Film Opening Score in France This Year

'Hope' Continues to Shine in France, Expanding to Belgium and Europe'Hope' is making its presence felt in France. Pictured are actors Jo In-sung, director Na Hong-jin, Jung Ho-yeon, and Hwang Jung-min (from left) posing at the press preview and conference for the film 'Hope' held at COEX Megabox in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on July 6. /Reporter Nam Yoon-ho[Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' has added a significant record.According to distributor Plus M Entertainment on the 4th, 'Hope' (directed by Na Hong-jin), which opened on 192 screens across France, recorded the highest opening revenue among Korean films released in the country this year on its opening day.Notably, 'Hope' secured the second position at the box office in Paris, a key market accounting for 31% of France's total box office revenue, during its opening weekend on the 31st of last month, confirming the strong interest in the film.Furthermore, 'Hope,' screened on 38 screens in Belgium, recorded an opening revenue of approximately $64,000, significantly surpassing the opening performances of 'Decision to Leave' and 'Burning.'Following its impressive start in France, 'Hope' is set to expand its box office success in the European market and continue its engagement with global audiences.'Hope' is director Na Hong-jin's new film, his first in 10 years since 'The Wailing' (2016), and it has been invited to the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.Released in Korea in July, 'Hope' tells the story of Beom-seok (played by Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopo Port outpost located in the demilitarized zone, who hears from local youths about the appearance of a tiger. As the entire village is put on high alert, he encounters an unbelievable reality. The film recorded a cumulative audience of 4.6 million viewers.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]