Overview

• Viral clips surfaced on X days before release and drew criticism for weak CGI and uninspired cinematography
• Fans of the original webtoon faulted the film’s portrayal of Kim Dok Ja as overly fearful compared with the source material’s cunning antihero
• On July 20 in Seoul, Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Min Ho described their on-set rapport and the creative approach to their characters
• Lotte Entertainment finalized distribution rights in more than 113 countries ahead of the South Korea premiere
• Producers invested 30 billion won and are targeting about six million admissions to break even in the slow post-pandemic box office