Lee Byung-hun's 'Concrete Utopia' Sold in 152 Countries

The disaster film "Concrete Utopia," starring actor Lee Byung-hun, is garnering attention overseas ahead of its release.

On the 13th, Lotte Entertainment announced that "Concrete Utopia" (directed by Um Tae-hwa) has been pre-sold to 152 countries worldwide.

Ahead of its domestic release in August, the film has been sold to European countries including France and Italy, as well as Asian countries such as Japan and India, and South American regions including Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

"Concrete Utopia" is a disaster drama depicting the story of survivors gathering in the only remaining Hwanggung Apartment in Seoul, which has been reduced to ruins by a massive earthquake. The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Park Seo-joon, and is directed by Um Tae-hwa, who also directed "Ingtoogi" (2013) and "Hidden Time" (2016).

A representative from The Jokers Film, the French distributor responsible for "Parasite," described it as "a spectacular disaster film that prompts reflection on human solidarity" and said, "it is visually stunning and moving, with an impressive performance by Lee Byung-hun."

A representative from the Italian distributor Blue Swan Entertainment stated, "It stands out as the most remarkable Korean film of the year."

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