Jo Jung Suk's latest film, "My Daughter is a Zombie," has successfully reached one million moviegoers in just four days since its premiere on July 30, 2025.
Directed by Pil Gam Seong, this film tells the story of Lee Jeung Hwan (Jo Jung Suk), a single father who deeply loves his daughter, Lee Soo A (Choi Yoo Ri), who is the last zombie in the world. To protect her, Jeung Hwan decides to undergo secret training for her safety.
For your information, since its premiere in Korean theaters, this emotional comedy-drama has immediately broken various records, including: the highest opening score in 2025, the highest opening score of all time among Korean comedies, and the highest opening score in the last five years for a non-series Korean film.
Successfully Competing with Hollywood Blockbusters!
As reported by iMBC Entertainment's Kpop Chart, according to data from the Korean cinema ticket booking information network, as of August 2, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. local time, the number of viewers for "My Daughter is a Zombie" had reached 1,146,221.
This achievement brings the film to one million viewers one day faster than the highest-grossing film at the Korean box office this year, "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning."
The film, originally titled "좀비딸" (Zombie Daughter), also successfully matched the record for previous Korean blockbusters released in the summer, such as "Smugglers" (2023) and "Pilot" (2024). This achievement means the film is expected to continue its trend as the number one film of summer 2025.
Interestingly, "Pilot," which was a Korean blockbuster last summer, also stars Jo Jung Suk.
Not only did it outperform strong competitors like "F1 The Movie" and "Pretty Crazy" in terms of ticket sales, "My Daughter is a Zombie" also garnered praise from critics and audiences of all ages thanks to its unique approach and emotional touch. This strengthens the film's positive prospects at the Korean box office this year.
Special Celebration of One Million Viewers and Release Date of "My Daughter is a Zombie" in Indonesia
Meanwhile, the main cast and director of the film, produced by Next Entertainment World, celebrated the 1 million viewer milestone by releasing a special celebratory photo, depicting the warmth of a real family.
"My Daughter is a Zombie," which is still showing in various cinemas across South Korea, continues to receive positive reviews from audiences. In Indonesia, The film is scheduled for release on August 8, 2025.
Advance ticket sales for the film, which also stars Lee Jung Eun, Cho Yeo Jeong, and Yoon Kyung Ho, have been open at several Indonesian cinema chains for the past few days.
Unlike Korean zombie films, which are usually filled with suspenseful scenes, "My Daughter is a Zombie" is ready to entertain with warm, heartfelt humor. /Source: iMBC Entertainment, InstagramJo
