"Take Off" becomes 8th most-watched film

Korean film "Take Off" has taken a place in Korean movie history, according to a press release on Monday.

The summer blockbuster film has drawn a total of over 8.28 million viewers to date, becoming the eighth most-watched Korean movie of all-time, producer KM Culture announced in the statement.

The sports flick, now into its eleventh week of release, is also expected to surpass the record for No. 7, currently held by "Scandal Makers" at 8.3 million viewers. It might even take over "D-War" at No.6 with 8.42 million viewers.

"Off", starring Ha Jung-woo, was inspired by a true story about a group of ski jumpers who prepare to compete for the Olympics. The director's cut version is still keeping the film strong on Korean box office.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr