Actor Jo Jung-seok has revitalized theaters with another summer hit. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets on the 4th, the film ″Zombie Daughter,″ starring Jo Jung-seok, continues its run at the top of the box office. Jo Jung-seok has once again proven his worth by creating a hit with this film, following ″Exit″ (2019) and ″Pilot″ (2024).

As of the 3rd, ″Zombie Daughter″ has topped the box office, attracting 414,014 viewers. Since its release on the 30th of last month, the film has maintained its top spot for five consecutive days and surpassed 1 million viewers on the 2nd, the fastest such achievement this year. ″Zombie Daughter,″ which attracted 1,163,259 viewers between the 1st and 3rd, has now recorded a cumulative audience of 1,866,255. Since its release, it has consistently attracted over 100,000 viewers, and it is expected to surpass 2 million viewers as soon as today.

Despite the film industry’s slump, ″Zombie Daughter″ has set a series of records, maintaining its unrivaled momentum. Upon its release, the film broke the record for the highest opening score of the year, the highest opening score of any Korean comedy film of all time, and the highest opening score for a non-series Korean film released in the past five years. Furthermore, it surpassed 1 million viewers a day faster than this year’s highest-grossing film, ″Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning,″ establishing itself as the fastest-growing film of the year alongside ″Mickey 17.″ This achievement ties the record set by ″Smuggled,″ the highest-grossing film of the summer of 2023, and ″Pilot,″ the highest-grossing film of the summer of 2024.

Jo Jung-seok, nicknamed the ″summer classic,″ has emerged as the star of this year’s summer box office, sparking a wave of laughter across the film industry. ″Zombie Daughter″ tells the story of a father’s quest to save his daughter who has been turned into a zombie. Adapted from the Naver webtoon of the same name, which has garnered over 500 million global views, ″Zombie Daughter″ has garnered a huge audience response for its characters that closely mirror the original. Featuring Jo Jung-seok’s signature comedy and heartwarming moments, the film is gaining traction as a family-friendly experience.

Meanwhile, ″F1: The Movie″ followed ″Zombie Daughter″ in second place at the box office, drawing 136,383 viewers. Since its release on June 25th, ″F1: The Movie″ has enjoyed a long run, surpassing 3 million viewers. Following ″King of Kings″ (56,417), ″Bad Guys 2″ (42,000), and ″Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint″ (34,492) have secured top spots at the box office. Jo Jung-seok’s ’Zombie Daughter’, which was responsible for making audiences laugh this summer, is now available in theaters.