Park Ji-hoon's gaze, Jang Hang-jun's good fortune

Thanks to Director Jang Hang-jun's good fortune with casting, the film "The Tiger and the Man" gained public favor and popularity despite its lacking tiger CG. After its release, word-of-mouth spread, leading to box office success, and it surpassed 10 million viewers in just 6 days, becoming the 25th film in Korean cinema history to reach this milestone.

The passionate performances of actors such as Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Jeon Mi-do, along with a story that resonated with audiences of all ages and genders, drew viewers to theaters. Park Ji-hoon's performance, in particular, received critical acclaim, though some expressed disappointment regarding the quality of the tiger CG.

Director Jang Hang-jun cited a lack of time for CG work as the reason, humorously explaining the situation by saying, "It's better than acting, the script, or historical distortion controversies." Instead, the curiosity surrounding the tiger CG became an opportunity to further boost word-of-mouth for the film.

Audiences praised the power of the compelling story, stating, "It wasn't enough to disrupt the overall flow," and expressed their interest in the film with various reactions, such as, "I saw the tiger and briefly thought 'What was that?' but then I saw Park Ji-hoon and forgot all about it."

The production company's CEO took responsibility for the lack of post-production time due to the advanced release date, acknowledging the shortcomings in the film's completion. Director Jang Hang-jun also analyzed that the film's release during the Lunar New Year holiday positively impacted its box office performance.