Actor Cho Jung-Seok, the ”unbeatable cheat key at the summer box office,” reaches the peak of his starring role in ”My Daughter Became a Zombie” with over 4 million viewers, becoming a ”guaranteed box office check.”

Cho Jung-seok's choice was the right one.

Cho Jung-seok's film 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' (provided and distributed by NEW, produced by Studio N, directed by Pil Gam-son), released on the 30th of last month, is rewriting box office records. Immediately after its release, it not only broke the record for the highest opening score of the year and the highest opening score in the history of Korean comedy films, but on the 16th, according to the Film Promotion Committee, 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' surpassed 4.04 million cumulative viewers, sparking a box office sensation with the highest score of the year. Furthermore, it has been invited to the Panorama Section of the Competition Division at the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, continuing its popularity.

What has been driving audiences to the theaters more than anything else is the name Cho Jung-suk. From 'Introduction to Architecture' to 'My Love, My Bride', 'The Light My Brother Lit That Day', 'EXIT', 'Pilot', and now 'My Daughter Is a Zombie', each of his works has sparked a box office sensation, transforming him from a “trustworthy actor” to a “summer box office invincible cheat code.” In response to this, we took a look back at Cho Jung-suk's filmography, which has carved out an unbeatable box office legend in the theater district.

First, Cho Jung-suk appeared in “Introduction to Architecture,” released in 2012, playing the role of 'Naputuk'. Despite his limited screen time, his quirky performance left a strong impression, firmly etching his three-character name into the minds of the audience.

　In the films 'My Love, My Bride' and 'The Light That My Brother Lit That Day', he portrayed the naive husband 'Yong-min' and the older brother 'Doksik', who used his younger brother's status as a national representative as an excuse to secure parole, demonstrating his versatility in both comedy and drama and solidifying his position as a reliable actor.

　In the film 'EXIT', he perfectly embodied the young unemployed man 'Yongnam', from his gaze to his speech and every gesture, fulfilling the central role of the work and demonstrating an irreplaceable presence. In particular, the character of Yongnam, brought to life by Cho Jung-suk's innate stunt skills and instinctive sense, captivated the hearts of the public in the summer of 2019, attracting 9.42 million viewers.

　Furthermore, in last summer's blockbuster film 'Pilot', in which Cho Jung-suk starred as the sole lead, he delivered an irreplaceable performance as both the star pilot 'Han Jung-mi' and her sister, who successfully re-employed herself, fully embodying the character.

　Meanwhile, the film 'My Daughter Is a Zombie', starring Cho Jung-suk, is currently screening to rave reviews in theaters across South Korea.