Directed by Kim Yong-hwa, fantasy-drama film “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” topped the daily box office on its first day of release Wednesday.

("Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds")

According to the Korean Film Council, the film recorded 405,881 cinemagoers, with an additional 16,861 people for the film’s prescreening events.

Industry sources believe the movie will exceed 1 million admissions quickly. As of 9 a.m. Thursday, the movie’s ticket reservations rate came in first at an overwhelming 55 percent. Another 307,335 tickets had already been reserved.

“Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” is based on popular web comic “Along With the Gods” by Joo Ho-min. The story follows the death of an ordinary man named Ja-hong and the head grim reaper, played by Cha Tae-hyun and Ha Jung-woo, respectively. Ja-hong is judged in the seven hells with the grim reaper guiding the way. Ju Ji-hoon, Ma Dong-seok and Kim Hyang-gi also star in the film. A second part to the story has already been filmed.

("Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds")

Following closely behind in the box office rankings were Yang Woo-seok’s “Steel Rain” in second and US musical “The Greatest Showman” in third.

By Catherine Chung (cec82@heraldcorp.com)