Korean thriller film Hijack 1971 attracts 1 mn moviegoers to the theaters in just seven days

The film Hijack 1971, starring Yeo Jin Goo, Chae Soo Bin, Ha Jung Woo, and other actors, opened in theaters in South Korea on June 21. One million people have seen the disaster thriller in just one week since its release.

As a result of its remarkable box office performance, the movie is currently enjoying a nine-day run of success and is quickly rising to the top of the list of Korean films released in 2024.

About Hijack 1971

Kim Sung Han’s most recent film is Hijack 1971, also referred to as Hijacking. This disaster thriller, starring Yeo Jin Goo, Chae Soo Bin, Sung Dong Il, and Ha Jung Woo, is based on the actual account of a plane hijacking.

He makes headlines as Gangwon provincial hijacker Yong Dae. His background indicates that, at some point during the Korean War, his brother may have served in the North Korean Army. Yong Dae hijacks the aircraft and forces it to fly in the direction of the north because he is determined to cross the border and see his brother.

For the first time, the incredibly gifted Yeo Jin Goo takes on a villainous role, and his outstanding performance brought in a sizable crowd to the theaters.

Actress Chae Soo Bin from Rookie Cops joins the cast as Ok Soon, a kind flight hostess who amiably tends to every passenger’s needs. In response, 1988 star Sung Dong Il assumes the role of seasoned pilot Gyu Sik. Actor Ha Jung Woo is going to accompany him as co-pilot Tae In. He concentrates on saving the passengers from the hijacking scenario with his sincerity and the chief pilot’s guidance.