The long-running film 'Firefighter' has successfully made a resurgence, surpassing 3.7 million viewers, and the donation amount has exceeded a staggering 440 million won.
According to the statistics from the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system on the 13th, 'Firefighter' (directed by Kwak Kyung-taek) attracted a cumulative audience of 3,702,985 by the previous day. The box office ranking is second, following 'Harbin'.
The film depicts the situation of firefighters who were deployed with the sole goal of extinguishing the fire and rescuing all victims, despite the poor conditions during the 2001 Hongje-dong fire disaster. After its release, it attracted 1 million viewers on the 8th day, 2 million on the 15th day, and 3 million on the 24th day.
Even in its third week of release, it continued to experience a resurgence, achieving remarkable success again in the new year. Thanks to the passionate sincerity and support of the audience, the film 'Firefighter' has once again created a box office myth.
Moreover, for every ticket purchased by a paying viewer, 119 won is donated in cash for the improvement of equipment and treatment for firefighters through the '119 Won Donation Challenge'. The '119 Won Donation Challenge' allows viewers to contribute simply by watching the film 'Firefighter', with the donation amount intended to support the National Fire Hospital, which is scheduled to open in 2025.
Above all, the positive influence of the audience has become a significant force in both the film industry and society, demonstrating the power of the donations from viewers of 'Firefighter', which have exceeded 440 million won.
The film 'Firefighter' is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.
