'Can't Help It' Dominates Box Office in Opening Week, Surpassing 1 Million Viewers

The film 'Can't Help It' has stormed to the top of the box office in its opening week, drawing in an impressive audience.

According to CJ ENM on the 29th, the movie, directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Lee Byung-hun, recorded a cumulative audience of 1,073,650 viewers in its first week, maintaining its number one position for five consecutive days.

'Can't Help It' tells the story of 'Man-su' (Lee Byung-hun), a company employee who felt his life was satisfying until he was abruptly fired. The film follows his personal battle to re-enter the workforce, protect his home, and ultimately, his family.

Since its opening day, which attracted 330,000 viewers and set a new record for Park Chan-wook's highest opening score, the film has maintained its momentum. Its critical acclaim extends globally, with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, underscoring its high quality production.

The movie's compelling narrative, which resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, coupled with Park Chan-wook's distinctive mise-en-scène and the actors' transformative performances, has earned it praise as a 'must-watch masterpiece of the year'. With the Chuseok holiday season underway, 'Can't Help It' is poised to captivate family audiences and dominate the cinema landscape.

Viewers have lauded the film, with comments like "A satisfying film in every aspect, from direction and acting to the message," "A story and acting masterclass that doesn't disappoint, with perfect visual beauty," and "A must-see masterpiece this year that shines with Park Chan-wook's unique mise-en-scène, satirizing capitalism with a blend of humor and creepiness."

Netizens are praising the film, with comments like 'Lee Byung-hun's acting is truly impressive, a career-defining role!' and 'Park Chan-wook's directing is as brilliant as ever, a true cinematic achievement.'