Can Park Chan-wook’s 'No Other Choice' succeed without Venice win?

Despite missing out on the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice International Film Festival, celebrated director Park Chan-wook's new film, "No Other Choice," is poised for box office success in Korea, fueled by widespread critical acclaim and a high number of presale tickets that signal a promising start to its theatrical run. Just over two weeks before its domestic premiere, "No Other Choice" has already claimed the top spot in the presale ticket race, surpassing the blockbuster Japanese animation "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba — Infinity Castle,” which has been dominating the local box office. As of Monday afternoon, Park's film topped the presale ticket chart, recording a 29 percent reservation rate with over 103,906 tickets sold, according to data by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). This kind of early traction is rare in Korea’s current box office climate, signaling growing anticipation for Park’s first film since "Decision to Leave" (2022). The film's momentum was fueled by its selection for the competition section at the Venice Film Festival, a significant step for KoreanWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times