Actors Hwang Jung-min, Lee Jung-jae, Park Jung-min. Photo by CJ Entertainment

Actors Hwang Jung-min, Lee Jung-jae, Park Jung-min. Photo by CJ Entertainment

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] The film Deliver Us from Evil (directed by Hong Won-chan) surpassed 4 million viewers on its 18th day since release. In response, the three actors Hwang Jung-min, Lee Jung-jae, and Park Jung-min expressed their gratitude.


According to the Korea Film Council's integrated computer network on the 22nd, Deliver Us from Evil surpassed a cumulative audience of 4 million as of 1:30 PM that day. This marks the first time in 204 days since Secret Zoo surpassed 4 million viewers on February 1.


Notably, the speed at which Deliver Us from Evil reached 4 million viewers on its 18th day is faster than the previous works starring Hwang Jung-min and Lee Jung-jae: New World (2013, 4.68 million viewers) reached this milestone on its 26th day, and The Man from Nowhere (2010, 6.17 million viewers) on its 24th day.


The main cast of Deliver Us from Evil also expressed their gratitude upon hearing the news of surpassing 4 million viewers. Hwang Jung-min sent his thanks from Jordan, where he is currently filming, while Lee Jung-jae and Park Jung-min recorded special videos during their schedules to convey their appreciation.


Hwang Jung-min said, "I sincerely want to express my gratitude," along with footage of the local scenery in Jordan.


Lee Jung-jae stated, "4 million viewers have watched the film. I am very thankful."


Park Jung-min said, "Thanks to the audience, the film has received so much love and continues to be screened in theaters. I am truly honored and grateful."



Meanwhile, Deliver Us from Evil is a hard-boiled chase action film depicting the desperate pursuit and battle between In-nam (Hwang Jung-min), who gets entangled in a new incident due to his final assassination mission, and Ray (Lee Jung-jae), a ruthless pursuer chasing him.


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