Yoo Ji-tae, Thank You for Surpassing 13 Million Viewers for "The Man from Nowhere"

Actor Yoo Ji-tae expressed his gratitude for the news that the movie surpassed 13 million viewers. Yoo Ji-tae posted on his social media, "​Unbearable gratitude," revealing his thankfulness to the audience and his overwhelming emotions about the film's success. This phrase recalls a line spoken by Han Myeong-hoe, played by Yoo Ji-tae in the movie, to Eom Heung-do, played by Yoo Hae-jin.

The movie continues its box office success, surpassing 13 million viewers. According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network of Admissions on the 15th, the film, released on February 4th, exceeded a cumulative audience of 13 million people by that morning. This record ranks it 10th all-time at the box office, surpassing the record set by '​The Thieves'.

is a film set in Cheongnyeongpo in 1457, depicting the story of Eom Heung-do (played by Yoo Hae-jin), a village chief who voluntarily chose exile for the prosperity of his village, and the young former king Danjong (played by Park Ji-hoon), who was exiled after being dethroned. With this film, Yoo Ji-tae has added his first 10 million-viewer movie to his filmography.

If the current trend continues, it is highly likely to surpass the records of '12.12: The Day' and '​The Host', and it is expected to enter the upper ranks of the all-time box office rankings, including foreign films. If it surpasses the record of '​Avatar', which is currently ranked 5th in all-time audience numbers, it is anticipated that it could also enter the top 5 in all-time box office rankings, including foreign films.

The movie is set in the Joseon Dynasty and tells the story of Danjong, who was betrayed by his uncle and deposed, and his subsequent exile to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. There, he meets the village chief Eom Heung-do, and their story unfolds. The cast includes Yoo Hae-jin, Park Ji-hoon, Yoo Ji-tae, Jeon Mi-do, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Ahn Jae-hong, with Director Jang Hang-jun at the helm. The film continues to be a box office success with positive reviews, driven by the actors' powerful performances and a resonant narrative that leaves a lasting impression.