'Wicked: For Good' Ignites Winter Box Office, Tops Advance Ticket Sales

The film 'Wicked: For Good' has fired the starting gun for this winter's box office success.

According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Ticket Network, as of 10:59 AM on December 5th, 'Wicked: For Good' secured the top spot in overall advance ticket sales with 13.2%.

The movie tells the story of Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo), the wicked witch no longer afraid of others' eyes, and Glinda (played by Ariana Grande), the good witch afraid of losing love, as they find true friendship amidst divergent destinies.

This achievement is remarkable, reaching the number one spot in advance sales 10 days earlier than its predecessor, 'Wicked', which had topped the charts 4 days before its release. This clearly demonstrates the peak anticipation from fans for the fated journey of the two witches and the overwhelming scale of the production, returning to the screen after a year-long intermission.

In addition, various promotions such as the pop-up store exhibition, the re-release of 'Wicked', and collaborations with Bana presso have garnered immense support, leading to an explosive spread of interest in both the original and dubbed versions.

'Wicked: For Good' is set to premiere in South Korean theaters on December 19th, the first country in the world to screen it.

Netizens are buzzing with excitement, commenting, 'It's finally back!', 'The OST is already a masterpiece, how amazing will the movie be?', and 'I'm already looking forward to the story of the two witches' friendship.'