The movie ‘Harbin’ has surpassed 1 million viewers in just two days since its release on Wednesday, December 25th.

‘Harbin’ surpassed 1 million viewers on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 25th, the second day of its release, according to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Ticket Distribution. This is the same speed as the South Korean hit series ‘The Outlaws 2’ and ‘The Outlaws 4’, and a faster speed than ‘Avatar: Waterfront’ (surpassed 1 million viewers in 3 days).

‘Harbin’ is receiving a lot of attention from audiences looking for movies to watch during the holiday season, and is recording monumental advance ticket sales every day. It is gaining popularity among Korean audiences as a ‘must-see movie in theaters’.

‘Harbin’​ is currently showing to great acclaim, depicting the breathtaking chase and suspicion between those heading to Harbin in 1909 with a single purpose and those chasing them.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com