'First Ride' Dominates Box Office for 2 Consecutive Days, Tops Ticket Pre-sales for 7 Days Straight

'First Ride' is proving its word-of-mouth success by ranking number one at the overall movie box office for two days since its release and securing the top spot in ticket pre-sales for seven consecutive days.

According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network of Admission Status, 'First Ride' reached the top of the overall movie box office for two consecutive days on October 30th (Thursday), the second day of its release, with a cumulative audience of 138,062 viewers.

This achievement allowed 'First Ride' to surpass 'Chainsaw Man the Movie: The Reze Arc' and maintain its position as the number one movie for two days straight, while also leading in ticket pre-sales for an impressive seven consecutive days.

The film, which has filled theaters with laughter, is expected to continue delighting audiences this upcoming weekend.

Viewers who have seen 'First Ride' have praised its fresh and delightful atmosphere, with comments such as, 'Burst out laughing the whole time! Funniest movie I've seen this year,' 'The actors' performances are amazing, and it's such a fun movie!', 'Laughed so much. The ending was great too~,' 'Sensational directing and thrilling speed!', and 'The OST is great, and it's fun from beginning to end.' The movie is particularly recognized as a film that all generations, from teenagers to those in their thirties, can enjoy together, thanks to its theme of friendship and a story that resonates with audiences aged 10 to 30.

The success of 'First Ride' in generating positive word-of-mouth is largely attributed to the fresh and delightful chemistry of Kang Ha-neul, who reunited with director Nam Dae-jung to deliver an even more upgraded comedy, along with Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa. Furthermore, the strong performances of scene-stealers Choi Gwi-hwa, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ko Kyu-pil, and Kang Ji-young, who kept the audience laughing without a break, are expected to draw many viewers to theaters this coming weekend.

Meanwhile, 'First Ride' is a comedy about five friends of 24 years who embark on their first overseas trip. The cast includes Tae-jeong (Kang Ha-neul), Do-jin (Kim Young-kwang), Yeon-min (Cha Eun-woo), Geum-bok (Kang Young-seok), and Ok-sim (Han Sun-hwa), whose combined presence makes the film even funnier. The movie is currently maintaining its top position in overall box office performance.

Netizens are reacting positively, with comments like 'Exactly the healing comedy we need during these times,' 'I trusted Kang Ha-neul and wasn't disappointed!', and 'I need to go see this with my friends.'