The fantasy romance film Secret: Untold Melody, starring Do Kyung Soo, Won Jin Ah, and Shin Ye Eun, has reached its break-even point after attracting 800,000 moviegoers in South Korea.
The time-bending campus romance, which follows the magical moments that unfold when Yu Jun and Jung A accidentally meet in a practice room with a secret, achieved profitability on Tuesday, February 25th, continuing its impressive box office run.
According to the Korean Film Council, Secret: Untold Melody recorded a cumulative audience of 800,813 as of the 25th, surpassing its break-even threshold of 800,000. The film has demonstrated remarkable staying power since its release, starting with top viewer ratings and ultimately overtaking major Lunar New Year holiday competitors including Hitman 2 and Dark Nuns. By the fourth day of release, it claimed the #1 spot in the overall ticket sales and secured the highest seat occupancy rate during its first weekend.
In its second week, Secret: Untold Melody climbed to #2 in the overall box office during its second weekend. Riding a wave of enthusiastic viewer reviews and repeat viewing momentum, the film ascended to the #1 position among Korean films in its third week. Even in its fifth week, the movie demonstrates remarkable staying power fueled by word-of-mouth.
Meanwhile, audience reactions have become the driving force behind Secret: Untold Melody‘s sustained success, with viewers flooding social media with enthusiastic praise. “I was moved to tears. The way love flows through the melody created such a beautiful flutter I haven’t felt in years,” shared one fan. Another proclaimed, “This is literally my new comfort film. The performances are extraordinary, the visuals are stunning, and the storyline had me completely captivated from start to finish. Absolute must-see!”
Repeat viewings have become common, with one devotee admitting, “I typically avoid rewatching movies, but I’ve already seen this four times.” Other comments also include, “Easily the best release I’ve experienced in the past year!” and “I couldn’t stop smiling throughout. The romance is portrayed so beautifully, and I’ve had the soundtrack on repeat ever since.”
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Source: Hive Media Corp.
