Check and Share Heart Rate After Watching a Movie
The movie 'Seoul Spring' continues its box office success, and a challenge of checking heart rates after watching the film is becoming popular.
The 'Seoul Spring Challenge' involves measuring heart rate and stress levels with a smartwatch after watching the movie and posting a proof shot on social networking services (SNS).
One netizen recorded a heart rate of 172 BPM after watching the movie. A common opinion among viewers is that even knowing the ending does not help regulate their heart rate. [Photo by Instagram]
Especially since it is based on a true story, netizens joke that "history is a spoiler," expressing their sorrow about the ending through the 'Seoul Spring Challenge.'
One netizen recorded a heart rate of 172 BPM after watching the film. A common opinion among viewers is that even knowing the ending does not help control their heart rate.
Viewers commented, "Knowing the ending makes it an even more heartbreaking movie," "It's hard to believe such a situation happened over 40 years ago," and "I was really angry throughout the entire film."
Gaining popularity through outstanding acting and memorable lines turned into memes
According to the integrated computer network data of the Korean Film Council's box office on the 27th, 'Seoul's Spring' attracted 1,494,169 viewers nationwide from the 24th to the 26th, securing the number one spot at the weekend box office. The cumulative audience count is 1,892,703. [Photo by Plus M Entertainment]
The movie 'Seoul Spring' is based on the true story of the December 12, 1979, coup by the new military forces in the capital city of Seoul. It depicts the story of Jeon Du-gwang (played by Hwang Jung-min), the security commander of the new military forces, and Lee Tae-shin (played by Jung Woo-sung), the capital security commander who stood in opposition to him.
According to the Korea Film Council's integrated box office data as of the 27th, 'Seoul Spring' attracted 1,494,169 viewers nationwide from the 24th to the 26th, securing first place at the weekend box office. The cumulative audience count reached 1,892,703.
Released on the 22nd, 'Seoul Spring' had a strong start with 200,000 viewers on its first day and maintained an upward trend through the weekend. It drew 1.49 million viewers over the three-day weekend and recorded nearly 2 million cumulative viewers in its opening week.
This figure surpasses the opening week cumulative audience of 1.72 million for the movie 'Mil-su' (2023), which attracted a total of 5.14 million viewers this summer, making it the highest opening week score among this year’s releases after 'Crime City 3.'
It also exceeded the opening week scores of all Korean films released in November, including 'Inside Men' (2015), which drew 1.6 million viewers in its opening week.
Launching during the low season of November, 'Seoul Spring' is expected to continue its long-term success through the cultural day on the 29th and into the peak season of December. It holds an overwhelming first place in reservation rate at 43%, maintaining ticket reservations in the 120,000 range.
Above all, the overwhelming positive reviews from viewers are spreading by word of mouth. Additionally, the actors’ outstanding performances and memorable lines are becoming popular as memes, further proving the film’s popularity.
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