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Na Hong-jin’s Hope draws 4.29 million, then brings the crew out

Hope reaches 4,292,963 viewers as Na Hong-jin, Hong Kyung-pyo and Lee Hu-gyeong prepare a Behind Special GV at Lotte Cinema World Tower.

Aug 7, 2026 · Updated on Aug 7, 2026

Director Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' has surpassed 4.29 million cumulative viewers since its release. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, the cumulative number of viewers recorded as of the 6th is 4,292,963. This figure corresponds to the 4th highest box office ranking for Korean films this year.

Director Na Hong-jin and Key Crew to Hold Special GV for Film 'HOPE'

The film 'Hope' depicts the events that unfold when Beom-seok (played by Hwang Jung-min), the head of the Hopo Port branch near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), hears news from the village youths that a tiger has appeared. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon.

Cumulative Viewers Surpass 4.29 Million... 4th Highest Korean Film Hit of the Year

Plus M Entertainment announced that it will hold a 'Behind Special GV' at Lotte Cinema World Tower on the 14th at 6:45 p.m. Director Na Hong-jin will participate in this event along with cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo and art director Lee Hu-gyeong. They are scheduled to share production behind-the-scenes stories, such as the filming process of the action sequences implemented on set and the art work used to realize the Hopo Port space. Reservations can be made through the Lotte Cinema website and application.

Director Na Hong-jin and Production Team to Hold 'Behind Special GV' on the 14th

Secondary character posters visualizing the film's setting have also been released. These posters pair human and alien characters: Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min) with Bamigir (Cameron Britton), Seong-gi (Zo In-sung) with Maveyo (Michael Fassbender), Seong-ae (Jung Ho-yeon) with Jor (Alicia Vikander), and Yang-bae (Eum Moon-suk) with Aidobor (Taylor Russell).

Secondary benefits will also follow in theaters. From the 8th, viewers watching 'Hope' at Megabox, CGV, Lotte Cinema, and CineQ will be given a set of secondary trading cards. The collection consists of 10 types in total, adding 1 new character type and 2 special cards to the existing 7 primary types; viewers will receive 1 set containing 3 random types out of the 10. The film's running time is 156 minutes and includes 1 post-credit scene after the screening ends.