The protagonists of'Minari', who reached the 1 million mark after 60 days of opening, thanked the audience.
'Minari' was the first Korean actor to win the Best Supporting Actress Award (Yoon Yeo-jung) at the 93rd American Academy Awards, and then surpassed 1 million viewers in Korea. This is the third film to be released in 2021. As a result, director Jeong Isaac, actors Steven Yeon, Han Ye-ri, Yoon Ye-jeong, Alan Kim, and Noel Kate Jo gave special thanks to Korea.
First of all, director Jeong Isak, who was nominated for the Director's Award at the Academy Awards, said, "I am the director of'Minari'. Thanks to the love of Korean audiences,'Minari' has surpassed 1 million audiences. I was able to come this far with love. Thank you."
Stephen Yeon, who was nominated for the Asian American Actor Award for the first time in the history of the Academy, said, "I'm very happy to hear that'Minari' has exceeded 1 million viewers. That's great news. Thank you very much for your love and support for the movie. It's really wonderful to hear about how our film has reached a million viewers. That is so wonderful. And I'm so appreciative of the support and the love you'd given our film.)"He expressed his sincere gratitude to the Korean audience.
Also, "May is "Family Month. I hope you have a good time with your family. Thank you again for your support and ask for a lot of support for'Buttercup'. Thank you (May is "Family Month". And I hope you all have a wonderful time with your family. And thank you again for the support and I hope you continue to support our film. Thank you so much.)"
Han Ye-ri, who was nominated for the Academy's Theme Song for'Rain Song', which was greatly loved for the Korean OST of'Minari', is Han Ye-ri, who played the role of Monica in'Minari'. I heard the news that it has surpassed 1 million. Thank you very much to all of you."
“It would have been difficult to come to the theater with Corona 19, but I am grateful for taking such a long step, supporting me, and supporting me.'Buttercup', I ask for much love and support from now on." We thanked the Korean audience for their love and ended our greetings.
Yun Yeo-jeong, who won the Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards in the US and UK for the first time in Asia, is Yoon Yeo-jung, who played the role of Sunja in "Minari". Even in this difficult situation, I would like to thank you for hearing that our movie has exceeded 1 million viewers. Thank you so much. He expressed his gratitude to the Korean audience for his passionate interest and support for'Minari', saying, "For loving our movie."
“One thing I'm going to ask you is, don't download (illegal) downloads. Come to the theater and watch them. Our filmmakers can get courage to make better movies. I'm in the mood for my family and my younger siblings to open the theater, too. He said, "I didn't see it," he said, cheering for the filmmaker who is putting all his energy into making a good work and greeted it with a bright smile.
Alan Kim, who surprised the world by receiving the Child Actor Award at the 26th Critics Choice Awards and nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 74th British Academy Awards, is Alan Kim, who played the role of David in "Minari." I'm so happy, and I can't believe 1 million people watched the movie!. Thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy. Next time, I hope to see you in Korea.” The news that the debut film'Minari' has reached 1 million viewers, she expressed her feelings of excitement and joy innocently, and even left a friendly greeting to the Korean audience, captivating everyone's hearts.
Lastly, Noel Kate Jo, who received great love from the audience for the role of Anne, the deepest eldest daughter who knows how to comfort her mother in'Buttercup', and her sister's reassuring older sister Ann, said, "Congratulations to 1 million viewers of'Minari'. Thank you for loving'Minari' a lot. "I will greet you in Korea next time."
'Buttercup' is a movie about the story of a Korean family who went to a farm in Arkansas, USA in pursuit of the American Dream in the 1980s. With Korean-American actor Stephen Yeon as the main axis, Han Ye-ri and Yoon Ye-ri were joined as domestic actors. Another Korean-American actor Alan Kim,Noel Jo appeared, and Korean-American director Jung Isak grabbed the megaphone.
At the 93rd Academy Awards, he was nominated for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Screenplay, and Music Awards and won the Best Supporting Actor Award.
In the domestic box office as well, it won first place for two weeks from the date of its opening on March 3, and exceeded 1 million viewers and achieved great results in terms of box office performance.
(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kim Ji-hye)