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Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film “Mickey 17” has officially become the first box office sensation of 2025 in South Korea!

‘Mickey 17’ Achieves Major Milestone in Korean Box Office

On April 7, the Korean Film Council reported that as of 5:28 p.m. KST, “Mickey 17” had surpassed a major milestone—3,000,006 moviegoers—making it the first film of 2025 to cross the 3 million admissions mark at the Korean box office. The achievement highlights the film’s strong word-of-mouth and continued popularity since its release.

Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, “Mickey 17” marks his return to the big screen following the global success of “Parasite”. Adapted from Edward Ashton’s novel “Mickey7”, the film blends science fiction, black comedy, and social commentary—a trademark of Bong’s unique storytelling.

The movie stars Robert Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, an “expendable,” or disposable human clone created to undertake high-risk missions in space. Every time he dies, a new body is regenerated with his memories. But the plot thickens when one of his regenerations—Mickey 17—is accidentally declared dead, even though he’s still alive, leading to a mind-bending confrontation with his own clone.

The cast also includes an impressive lineup of global stars such as Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo, adding to the film’s worldwide appeal.

“Mickey 17” has also been praised for its visually striking cinematography, clever narrative, and thought-provoking questions about identity, mortality, and the ethics of cloning. It’s not just a blockbuster—it’s a conversation starter.

With strong momentum at the box office and international buzz, “Mickey 17” is also shaping up to be one of the defining films of the year, further solidifying Bong Joon Ho’s status as a master storyteller on the global stage.

Congratulations to the cast and crew on this major accomplishment!

Have you already watched “Mickey 17”? What did you think of the latest Bong Joon Ho film? Sound off in the comments below!

Bong Joon Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film “Mickey 17” continues to reign supreme at the Korean box office!

Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” Dominates the Korean Box Office, Surpassing 2 Million Moviegoers

On March 9, the Korean Film Council reported that as of 11:33 a.m. KST, “Mickey 17” had officially surpassed 2,001,220 moviegoers. The film achieved this impressive milestone in less than 10 days, making it the fastest film released in 2025 to reach the two-million mark.

Since its premiere in Korea on February 28, “Mickey 17” has maintained its No. 1 position at the box office for nine consecutive days, showcasing its strong momentum and widespread audience appeal.

Directed by Bong Joon Ho, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind “Parasite”, “Mickey 17” is a science fiction black comedy starring Robert Pattinson. The film follows Mickey Barnes, an “expendable” clone worker assigned to dangerous tasks on a space mission. Each time he dies, a new cloned body is regenerated to replace him. However, when one of his clones, “Mickey 17,” is mistakenly presumed dead, an unexpected crisis unfolds.

The project also stars Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, and Steven Yeun. It is an adaptation of the Edward Ashton novel “Mickey7”, which was released in 2022. News of Collette’s casting were also initially believed to be an English-language remake of Bong’s wildly popular movie “Parasite” but has since been confirmed to be a completely different project.

With its intriguing concept, gripping storytelling, and Bong Joon Ho’s masterful direction, “Mickey 17” has also captivated audiences and continues to draw moviegoers in large numbers.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the new blockbuster!

What do you think of the latest release from the award-winning Bong Joon Ho? Do you also believe that the movie is worth all the hype it has received so far? Let us know about your thoughts on the film in the comment section below.