Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
"Alienoid 2" starring Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin, Ryu Jun Yeol and more finally hit the screen this January, satisfying the viewers who waited for its premiere.
For two consecutive weeks, it topped the South Korean box office. Is it really worth the hype? Here's what we know.
'Alienoid 2' Enjoys Box Office Success
After a year, the second film of the "Alienoid" franchise was finally released, much to the viewers' delight.
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
Starring Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin, Ryu Jun Yeol, "Alienoid 2" (also known as "Alienoid: Return to the Future") tells the travels of Taoist monks to the present time to search for the hidden sword.
Since its premiere on January 10, the film has enjoyed an uninterrupted 11-day streak at the top spot in the South Korean box office, proving its huge success.
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
On January 21, "Alienoid 2" officially surpassed 11 million moviegoers. The film also grossed at a whopping 8 million USD, ranking No. 1 as the highest grossing film of 2024.
READ MORE: Kim Woo Bin Shares Affection For 'Alienoid': 'I'll do it again in a heartbeat'
To honor the film's success, the lead stars of the film pose for a celebratory group photo. Check it out below:
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
Congratulations to the cast and production unit of "Alienoid 2"!
Here's Why You Must Watch 'Alienoid 2'
In contrast to its first half, "Alienoid 2" offered a lot of eye-catching CGI (computer-generated imagery) which left even the cast and crew speechless.
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
In addition to that, the fusion of the historical narrative and modern-day scenarios also appealed to the viewers, all thanks to its seamless transition that was easy on the eyes.
As for Kim Woo Bin, his chemistry with Lee Honey, who joined the film following her return to the acting scene, is among the best factors to check out in the project.
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin’s ‘Alienoid 2’ Dominates Box Office + Here’s Why You Must Watch It
"It's a work that you shouldn't miss," Kim Woo Bin said. "If I can film it again, I'd participate in a heartbeat. I can even film tomorrow."
If you missed "Alienoid 2," catch it now in your respective cinemas. As for international release, nothing has been discussed yet so stay tuned for more updates.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
