"Grand Maison Paris," actor Ok Taecyeon (2PM)'s first Japanese film, is currently being screened in Japan to rave reviews.
"Grand Maison Paris," which was released on December 30 last year, was aired on TB in 2019.
This is a sequel to the popular TV series "Grand Maison Tokyo" that was broadcast on NHK S. The main actors who appeared in the TV series, including Takuya Kimura, Kyoka Suzuki, Ikki Sawamura, and Mitsuhiro Oikawa, are reuniting.
Ok Taecyeon, who made her Japanese film debut with "Grand Maison Paris," plays the charismatic main chef Obana Natsuki (played by Kimura Takuya).
He played the role of Rick YOO Ahn, a Korean-Canadian pastry chef who is always at odds with his girlfriend, and gave an impactful and passionate performance.
It attracted 960,000 viewers in its opening week and grossed 1.39 billion yen.
"Grand Maison Paris," which got off to a good start as the number one Japanese live-action film at the box office, continues to attract attention, having already surpassed 2.16 million viewers and 3.12 billion yen in the four weeks since its release (as of January 26).
Regarding the success of "Grand Maison Paris," a Japanese film industry insider said, "In the Japanese film market, where anime films are strong, it is unusual for the film to remain in the top ranks of the box office even four weeks after its release."
The film has received positive reviews, including comments such as, "I was inspired by the film," "I watched such an interesting film that I lost track of time. The food feast in the film made me feel hungry, so I had a meal with my family."
It is expected to be a long-running hit. It is scheduled to be released in Korea in 2025, so please look forward to it."
Ok Taecyeon attended a red carpet event in Tokyo before the release of the film,
Ok Taecyeon also participated in the stage greeting held after the film's release. She stood in front of the audience with the lead actors Takuya Kimura, Kyoka Suzuki, and Ikki Sawamura, as well as director Ayuko Tsukahara, and said, "I'm so happy to see the film in Japanese cinemas.
This was my first time at the event, but I'm very grateful that so many people came. I hope you enjoy the film and spread the word about it on social media."
She received a big round of applause for her role as the PR fairy of the "L'Atelier Paris" team. Ok Taecyeon will hold a fan meeting in Korea on February 15th and 16th, and a fan meeting in Japan on March 8th.
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