Heo Seong-tae and Jo Bok-rae's 'The Informant' Tops Box Office on Opening Day, Signaling a Double Hit for Korean Films

The film 'The Informant' has made a successful debut, topping the box office on its opening day.

Directed by Kim Seok, 'The Informant' drew 20,726 viewers on December 3rd, securing the 1st and 2nd spots on the Korean film box office chart alongside 'The People Upstairs'. This significant achievement, amidst the strong performance of foreign films and animations released earlier, signals a promising dual success for Korean cinema.

The movie is a crime action comedy that follows a disgraced former ace detective, Oh Nam-hyeok (played by Heo Seong-tae), who has lost his passion and instincts, and an informant, Jo Tae-bong (played by Jo Bok-rae), who profits from brokering information. Their paths collide when they get entangled in a major case.

Audiences who have seen the film are praising the comedic performances of Heo Seong-tae and Jo Bok-rae. Reviews like "You chuckle at first, then burst out laughing, and then you'll find yourself muttering 'Haha, this is crazy' with half-closed eyes. But wait, it's also kinda cool?" (CGV, Friendly****) and "It's thrilling and funny. I just laughed the whole way through." (Megabox, ha****) are spreading through word-of-mouth, highlighting the irresistible charm of K-comedy that offers a lighthearted watch, boosting expectations for the film's future box office performance.

Netizens are reacting enthusiastically to the film's strong opening and positive reviews. Comments include "Heo Seong-tae and Jo Bok-rae's chemistry is amazing lol", "The perfect fun movie for the year-end!", and "It's been ages since I laughed this hard." The film is clearly resonating with audiences looking for entertainment.