Park Seo-joon 2023 hit movie now on Viu
THE Korean disaster thriller movie “Concrete Utopia,” which grossed over $28 million, is now streaming on Viu Philippines.
“Concrete Utopia,” Korea’s fourth highest-grossing film of 2023, is set in Seoul after a devastating earthquake. Everything is in shambles in the story except for the Hwang Gung Apartments, which remain intact. As outsiders flock to the site to escape the cold, young couple Min-sung (played by Park Seo-joon) and Myung-hwa (Park Boo-young) must decide on the best course of action while the mysterious Yeong-tak (Lee ByungHun) emerges to lead the fate of the community. In no time, the apartment is filled beyond capacity, driving the residents to enact harsh measures for survival.
Since its theatrical release in South Korea in August 2023, “Concrete Utopia” has captured the hearts and imagination of audiences across the globe with its riveting story, suspenseful drama and powerful performances. It was warmly received in international film festivals, notably the Toronto International Film Festival, Sitges International Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival, International Film Festival of India, and Kolkata International Film Festival.
In its country of origin, South Korea, the movie gained many recognitions, including six awards at the Grand Bell Awards, where it won Best Film, Best Visual Effects, Best Art Director, Best Sound Editing and Best Actor for Lee Byunghun and Best Support Supporting Actress for Kim Sun-young.
Moreover, the Korean Film Council unanimously selected “Concrete Utopia” as their official entry for the Best International Feature Film category of the 2024 Oscars.
“Concrete Utopia” (in original Korean with English subtitles and a Filipino-dubbed version) is exclusively available for Viu Premium subscribers. The streaming app is ready for download on the Apple and Play stores and via www.viu.com.