Director Na Hong-jin's SF film 'Hope' broke through 1 million viewers in just 3 days of release, setting a new record for the shortest time among this year's releases. 'Hope' tells the story of an unknown alien life form appearing in a village near the Demilitarized Zone, with Korean actors such as Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, and Hollywood actors such as Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell. The film has received positive reviews for its suspense and action directing, but some have pointed out a lack of story development. CGV Egg Index recorded 81% reflecting the actual audience evaluation.