“They Did It” The First Korean Film to Surpass the Break-Even Point in 2025, Overtaking 'Dark Nuns'

The action-comedy film 'Hitman 2' has officially surpassed its break-even point, becoming one of 2025’s top box office hits.

As of 4:45 PM on the 9th, the Korean Film Council reported that 'Hitman 2' surpassed 2.3 million cumulative viewers, marking a significant milestone. With over 2 million tickets sold, the film is the first release of the year to break even, adding symbolic weight to its success. At this pace, it is projected to be the first 2025 film to hit 3 million viewers.

Riding a wave of positive word-of-mouth, 'Hitman 2' appeals to audiences of all generations. The story follows Joon, a once-successful webtoon creator whose new work becomes the blueprint for a real-life terrorist attack, leading him to be framed as the prime suspect. The film is a sequel to 'Hitman', which garnered 2.4 million viewers upon its release in 2020.

The movie stars Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Yi-kyung, Jung Joon-ho, and Hwang Woo-seul-hye, with upgraded comedic elements, grander action sequences, and the heightened chemistry of the “Hitman team.” Audience reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with the sequel surpassing expectations and breaking long-standing records among New Year releases.

Currently screening nationwide, 'Hitman 2' continues to dominate the box office with no signs of slowing down.