IU's highly anticipated concert film, 'IU Concert: The Golden Hour,' celebrating her 15th debut anniversary, is off to a blazing start in the box office. The movie has notched the number one spot in advance reservation rates on the CGV Movie Chart in its opening week, with special screenings and IMAX showings selling out. It's poised to become a major box office success, dominating the charts.
'IU Concert: The Golden Hour' has surged to the top of the overall box office reservation rate, signaling a promising future at the box office. According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network as of the 13th, the film holds the top position with a reservation rate of 20.2%, and it has garnered a whopping 40,135 reserved seats.
This groundbreaking live performance film commemorating IU's 15th debut anniversary showcases the artist's incredible talent and mesmerizing stage presence. It captures the magic of IU's concert 'The Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun,' held over two days on September 17th and 18th, 2022, at the Olympic Stadium, where she became the first Korean female singer to perform. The concert drew an audience of approximately 90,000 people over the two days and generated significant buzz.
'IU Concert: The Golden Hour,' set to officially hit theaters this Wednesday, is currently ranked first in overall box office reservation rates and the CGV Movie Chart, surpassing even acclaimed works like director Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and other notable films like 'Sleep,' featuring Jung Yu-mi and Lee Seon-kyun, and 'The Venice Ghost Murders,' a mystery film based on Agatha Christie's novel 'Halloween Party.' This impressive achievement underscores IU's widespread appeal, not only among her dedicated fan club 'Uaena' but also the general public.
The film's success is also attributed to the various entertainment offerings tied to IU's 15th debut anniversary, including 'Ike Screening,' special events tailored to different formats, and theater photo zones. These offerings have generated immense excitement among fans and the public who were unable to attend the original concert, setting the stage for continued box office triumph.
As 'IU Concert: The Golden Hour' makes its mark as IU's first live performance movie, it will be exclusively available at CGV theaters starting from September 13th.