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Chapter 666 Hunting the Box Office! A Face Show is About to Meet??

After a long separation, they reunited and made up for what they couldn't do at the party.

The thermometer provides in-depth measurements of changes in body temperature and various bodily functions.

I got a perfect score on this physical exam.

It was Go Yoon-jung who gave him a perfect experience.

"As for projects, I've looked at a few recently, and they seem pretty good. You could try auditioning for them."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked down at Go Yoon-jin and said this.

Go Yoon-jin looked up at him, her beautiful big eyes sparkling and watery under the light.

Her long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, making her look very alluring.

"I will recommend them."

Seeing that Gao Yunzhen was unable to speak for a moment, he took the initiative to say something considerate.

Upon hearing this, Go Yoon-jin pouted and nodded obediently.

"Don't worry, your current pace of development is not a problem."

"Hurry is not enough."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk reached out and touched her hair, comforting her.

Not everyone can be like him. Normally, at his age, he would need to spend another two years working in melodramas before he could start transitioning to other roles.

Go Yoon-jin trusted him completely; she trusted him from the bottom of her heart.

After all, she had watched Quan Xuanhe ascend to the top. It was one thing to give him a gold item, but she couldn't give him a gold item every time.

She's about to choke to death.

Go Yoon-jin covered her mouth, got up, and hurriedly walked towards the bathroom.

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The movie "The Hunt" has been officially released.

The film received a wave of feedback after the test screening.

Following the preview screening of the South Korean film "The Hunt," feedback from the public has been diverse.

Some viewers and film critics praised the film's action scenes and the actors' performances.

For example, some film critics praised Lee Jung-jae's performance in the film, saying that he portrayed the human struggle vividly. The film's action scenes were also considered very exciting, with some viewers saying that the gunfights were so intense they made their eardrums water. The overall viewing experience was quite thrilling, and Kwon Heon-hyuk's performance was particularly noteworthy.

However, there are also many negative reviews.

Some viewers felt that the film's editing was seriously flawed, the narrative pacing was chaotic, and the flashbacks inserted in the middle of the film were not clearly explained, making it difficult for viewers to understand the plot.

Some viewers also pointed out that as a spy thriller, the film has loopholes in its plot logic, confusing character motivations, and an insufficient revelation of Donglin's identity. The double agent and the ambiguous relationship of loyalty left the audience confused.

On the Metacritic platform, users gave it a score of 6.0, with 80% of users rating it as average.

Overall, however, it's a passable film.

Finally, the film was released in South Korea on August 10, 2022.

According to data released by the Korean Film Council, it attracted 210,521 viewers on its opening day, taking the top spot at the Korean box office with an absolute lead.

According to Box Office Mojo, The Hunt grossed $887.67 million on its opening day in South Korea, and was shown in 1625 theaters.

The film accounted for 46.54% of the South Korean box office on its opening day, ranking first in the South Korean box office chart.

This data is quite impressive, considering the intense competition from other films released at the same time.

"Extraordinary Declaration," an air disaster film starring Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun, boasts a truly star-studded cast.

South Koreans also have a kind of obsession with disaster movies and love making them.

For example, there are many films such as "Haeundae", "The Host", "The Collapse", "Concrete Utopia", "Snowpiercer", "Mount Baekdu", "Exit", and so on.

It's possible that it was influenced by reality.

Kwon Heon-hyuk also attended the preview screening of this movie. After all, he is close to Lee Byung-hun, so it was natural for him to show his support.

Also released at the same time is the sequel to the original Korean box office record holder, "Hansan: The Dawn of the Dragon," which was released on July 27, 2022. It is the second installment of the "Yi Sun-sin Trilogy" and mainly focuses on the Battle of Hansan, which took place five years before the Battle of Myeongnyang.

Starring Park Hae-il, Byun Yo-han, Ahn Sung-ki, Son Hyun-joo, and others, the film garnered a staggering 586 million admissions in just 12 days, which is quite impressive.

There's also the Hollywood animated blockbuster, the super IP "Minions: The Rise of the Minions," which was released on July 20, 2022, and had already attracted millions of viewers by the time "The Hunt" was released.

还有电影《6/45》：上映于2022年8月24日，由高庚杓、李伊庚等主演。

It tells the story of the subtle tension and conflict that arises between South Korean and North Korean soldiers over a winning lottery ticket.

This movie has a very famous funny scene where several soldiers dance to "Rollin'" in a cave.

As can be seen from the above, the competition during the summer movie season is quite fierce, with a plethora of blockbusters.

This can be considered a brief resurgence, though. The film and television industry's downturn has a delayed effect, and these films, which were previously shelved, were released during the first summer season after the market reopened. It looks like a vibrant and bustling scene.

The impressive performance on the first day also played a positive role in the subsequent box office performance, attracting more viewers to the cinema.

The audience feedback after the first day of release was also quickly released.

After the South Korean film "The Hunt" was released, audience reviews remained quite polarized.

Some viewers gave the film high praise.

On South Korean online platforms, "The Hunt" received excellent reviews from viewers, scoring 8.5 points, while professional media outlets gave it a score of 7.1.

Some viewers believe that Lee Jung-jae's directorial debut is quite good, with an appealing subject matter that combines the traditional story of inter-Korean espionage with political suspense elements, making it inherently attractive.

This is a long-standing tradition in South Korea: bringing politics to the film stage, and with reasonable adaptations, it can attract a large audience.

Some viewers also commented that "the acting between Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung as the two male leads was truly enjoyable."

"The plot is fast-paced and doesn't drag."

"The action scenes, gunfight scenes, and chase scenes are all incredibly exciting."

"Kwon Heonhyuk is very handsome, it would be great if he had more screen time."

"Go Yoon-jung's performance was also very good, thumbs up!"

However, many viewers also gave negative reviews.

Some viewers felt the film had many problems, such as "stiff characters and confused motivations," "serious editing issues and a chaotic narrative rhythm," and "plot logic flaws as a spy thriller."

Some viewers also felt that the separation between the first half, which focused on catching the mole, and the second half, which focused on the hunt, was particularly strong. The two main characters' scenes didn't feel like a confrontation, and the "conspiracy" of a political suspense film was lacking. The final scene was also inexplicable, with many logical inconsistencies and details.

Opinions were mixed and polarized, but the subject matter and cast still attracted a large number of viewers to the cinema.

After a week of release, the film performed exceptionally well at the box office in its opening week. According to data from the Korean Film Council, the film achieved outstanding box office results between August 10 and August 14, 2022.

On its opening day, August 10, "The Hunt" attracted 210,806 viewers and grossed $159 million, accounting for 46.54% of the total box office. As of August 13, the film had surpassed 1 million viewers in just four days, with a cumulative audience of 1,007,531 and a total box office of approximately $791 million.

在8月12日至14日的周末期间，《狩猎》以110万的观影人次和894万美元的票房成绩，占据了韩国周末票房市场45.64%的份额，位列票房榜首位。

到8月15日，《狩猎》首周5天的累计观影人次达到151万，票房收入约为1198万美元。

Furthermore, according to Bollywood Hungama, as of August 16, "The Hunt" had officially surpassed 2 million viewers, and since its release on August 10, it has topped the South Korean box office for seven consecutive days.

Fortunately, apart from "The Appearance of Hansanryo", there were no fierce competitors. Song Kang-ho and Lee Byung-hun's "Extraordinary Declaration" received poor reviews and was a box office flop, barely managing to reach two million viewers.

With the box office performance of "The Hunt", it's a sure thing that it will break even in the end; the only question is how much profit it will make.

During its opening week, the film "The Hunt" swept the South Korean box office, and the impact of Kwon Heon-hyuk's portrayal of an "unknown soldier" became an unexpected highlight that many viewers discussed after leaving the theater. Although his screen time was extremely limited, concentrated in cold and efficient killing scenes, his subversive image and extreme sense of oppression, after being affirmed by professional film critics, sparked widespread surprise and discussion among the general public.

After all, the newly crowned TV King still receives a lot of attention, even if his role is small.

In the cinema, when Kwon Hyun-hyuk's dark, rugged, short, messy, and sinister-looking image appeared on the big screen, many of his fans or viewers who only knew him through Melo gasped in shock.

This is a stark contrast to the other roles he has played. Viewers need to repeatedly check the cast list before they dare to make a judgment.

"Was that ruthless spy from the north really Quan Xuanhe?!"

The audience's discussion of the character he played focused heavily on the ruthless and decisive nature of the role.

The scene in particular, where the dog swiftly raises its foot and stomps down in the dim light, is repeatedly mentioned for its sense of power, decisiveness, and visual tension, and is considered one of the most visually impactful "famous scenes" in the film.

Even without complex dialogue, Kwon Heon-hyuk conveyed the character's cold, numb, and bloodthirsty nature with just his eyes and micro-expressions, leaving a deep impression on many viewers.

Audiences generally agree with the film critics' opinions.

In the intense acting showdown between top male gods Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung, Kwon Heon-hyuk was not overshadowed. Instead, he successfully captured the audience's attention with his precise and restrained yet penetrating gaze during the breaks in their fierce scenes.

Many viewers, especially his fans, while mainly discussing the plot and the two male leads in their comments on Naver Movies, Twitter, Instagram topics, and the DC Inside Movies section, almost always specifically mentioned Kwon Hyun-hyuk's performance.

"Kwon Heonhyuk's role had very few scenes, but he was really eye-catching!"

"I never imagined he could be so ruthless; it's beyond my comprehension!"

"One of the biggest surprises of 'The Hunt' is Kwon Heon-hyuk's incredibly successful transformation."

Such comments are everywhere.

Hashtags such as #TheSizeOfAGuestAppearance# and #UnexpectedKwonCastRole# began circulating online.

The official release of "The Hunt" brought Kwon Heon-hyuk's subversive image and precise and impactful performance to the attention and praise that far exceeded the weight of his role.

This reputation for "small roles with a big impact" undoubtedly adds to his acting resume.

During the time that Kwon Heon-hyuk's movie was in theaters, Kim Ji-soo made her comeback.

Blackpink's pre-release single "Pink Venom" will be released on August 19, 2022.

First, on August 12, YG Entertainment uploaded four teaser videos of Blackpink's second full-length album's pre-release track "Pink Venom" to their official blog and website.

On August 16, YG Entertainment revealed that Blackpink will broadcast a countdown live stream on their official YouTube channel at 12 PM on August 19 for "Pink Venom," the pre-release track from their second full-length album "BORN PINK." The program will take place on a large set that recreates the music video shooting location, and the members will introduce "Pink Venom" and talk about behind-the-scenes stories from the music video shoot.

It's safe to say now that BLACKPINK's peak comeback was in 2022.

Although they made a comeback in 2025, the momentum in all aspects was not as great as in 2022. The novelty and the overall attention on the comeback were somewhat lacking.

However, while individual members continued to develop, the group remained stagnant.

This shows that BLACKPINK's brand is no longer as popular or effective, and is gradually being replaced by newer, more established brands.

Just like Twice, times have changed, so let's not laugh at each other; it's only a matter of time.

On August 25, "Pink Venom" topped the Spotify Top Song global chart for the third consecutive day, making it the first Korean artist to achieve this feat.

In addition, the song topped the iTunes song charts in 75 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

接着，在8月27日，据YG娱乐透露，《Pink Venom》MV在当天上午2时11分左右在YouTube上的点击率超过了2亿次，距离8月19日下午1时公开约7日13小时。

Their achievements are remarkable and outstanding, undoubtedly making them the top girl group currently active, without any doubt.

In the fierce summer girl group battle, BLACKPINK ultimately dominated the battlefield.

At this moment, Kwon Heonhyuk also sent his best wishes to Kim Jisoo on her comeback.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk pressed the call button.

The call connected, and the faint sounds of stage noise drifted in the background, mixed with Jisoo's slightly tired but still clear voice:

"Yo-bu-sai-yo?"

“It’s me,” Kwon Hyun-hyuk said with a smile.

"Congratulations on your comeback, the results are great! I also watched the music video, it's beautiful and stylish."

"Of course."

Kim Jisoo's tone was light and cheerful, and you could hear her breathing softly, as if she were taking a short break.

"Sweeping the charts, phenomenal." Kwon Hyun-hyuk exclaimed sincerely, then paused and added, "Congratulations on your successful comeback."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone; the background noise seemed to have made it a bit distant.

“Actor Kwon,” Kim Jisoo’s voice came closer to the microphone, clearer, and spoke slowly, with a hint of subtle dissatisfaction.

"Your movie is a huge hit, you're so busy I can't even see you?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was stunned for a moment.

“At times like this,” Kim Jisoo’s voice came again, not as a complaint, but as if expressing dissatisfaction.

"Just making phone calls?"

She paused meaningfully.

I didn't directly ask him to come, but I clearly felt that my emotions—that a phone call to wish him well was too weak and inadequate.

Quan Xuanhe's lips curled up slightly, and he immediately understood her subtext.

"I understand," he replied quickly, his voice carrying a hint of relief and tacit understanding.

"You tell me, I'll congratulate you in person sometime."

Kim Ji-soo is hardworking and always appears when I need her, and I need to repay her in return.

After all, she had deep feelings for him, though she was also a bit of a hypocrite.

"...That's more like it." Kim Jisoo seemed to give a soft hum, and the sound of her assistant telling her to prepare came from the background.

"Come to the TV station, I'll perform my song tomorrow."

"great, good luck."

call ended.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk put down his phone, tapped the screen with his finger, and then suddenly stopped, as if remembering something.

and many more.

He suddenly realized that he might have agreed too quickly.

Which TV station should I go to to promote my song?

Could it be...

Just like he wished for it, Jisoo sent him her schedule the next second.

Quan Xuanhe quickly clicked to take a look.

The prominent letters MCD appeared before his eyes.

broken.

Quan Xuanhe suddenly felt that something was wrong.

MCD...

Miyeon is still the MC there...
At that point, wouldn't the two, no, the three of them, run into each other?

Quan Xuanhe suddenly realized that he had agreed to the matter a little too quickly and had forgotten about it.

(End of this chapter)