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Melodrama movie 'Once We Were Us,' starring Koo Kyohwan and Moon Gayoung, has surpassed 1.5 million viewers on its 19th day since release.
Since its release, 'Once We Were Us' has quickly gained momentum through word of mouth. On January 11, just 12 days after its release, the movie surpassed 1 million viewers. It reached its break-even point on January 12, generating a steady stream of good news. Furthermore, on January 14, it climbed to No. 1 in overall advance ticket sales, overtaking 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.'
Reaching 1.5 million viewers in just 19 days, 'Once We Were Us' reached this milestone 1 week faster than 'Decision to Leave,' which took 26 days to reach the same number of viewers. This achievement highlights the 'romance syndrome' that is currently sweeping through theaters once again.
Meanwhile, even in its 3rd week of release, 'Once We Were Us' continues to prove its strong reputation, maintaining a 97% CGV Golden Egg Index, 9-point range ratings on Naver, and audiences of over 50,000 on week days. Attention is now focused on whether this movie can maintain this pace into its 4th week.
'Once We Were Us' tells the story of Eunho and Jungwon, former lovers who reunite by chance after 10 years and revisit traces of their memories. This movie is a remake of the 2018 Chinese movie with the same title. The Korean adaptation is starred by Koo Kyohwan and Moon Gayoung, and is directed by the director of 'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982,' Kim Doyoung.
