The comedy film Heartman, starring Kwon Sang-woo and Moon Chae-won, opened today and immediately shot to No. 1 in advance ticket sales among same-day releases, signaling a strong box office start.
Heartman reunites director Choi Won-sub of the Hitman series with Kwon Sang-woo. With Moon Chae-won, Park Ji-hwan, and Pyo Ji-hoon delivering standout comedic turns, anticipation had been high even before release.
The film follows Seung-min (played by Kwon Sang-woo), a man back in town who scrambles not to lose his first love a second time—only to end up carrying a secret he can't bring himself to confess, unfolding into a breezy, laugh-filled romp.
In particular, Moon Chae-won sparked buzz in a January 9 interview by pledging to dance to Cortis's choreography on the streets of Myeong-dong if the film surpasses its break-even point—sending curiosity over its box office trajectory soaring.
Heartman opened on the 14th, and the cast is doubling down on word-of-mouth with a packed schedule of promotions and stage greetings to meet audiences in person.