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Comprehensive chronicle of Ma Dong-seok's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Ma Dong-seok's journey to global stardom
Ma Dong-seok attended the Taiwan premiere of 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' on August 8, 2024, continuing his global film presence. The event highlighted his expanding international appeal.
'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days' premieres in Taiwan, featuring Ma Dong-seok.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: Punishment'—the fourth installment in the hit franchise—debuted in South Korea and Indonesia on April 24, 2024, after its global premiere at the 74th Berlin Film Festival. The action-comedy shattered records, becoming the fastest 2024 film to hit 10 million admissions, cementing Ma's dominance in Korean cinema as both star and producer. With overwhelming box office success, the film drove April’s record revenue while sparking discussions about its near-total theater dominance.
Ma Dong-seok stars in 'The Roundup: Punishment,' the fourth film in the franchise, which will premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, reinforcing his status as a top Korean action star.
"The Roundup: Punishment" premiered globally at the Berlin International Film Festival's special gala section, marking the international debut of Ma Dong-seok's fourth franchise installment. The film was well-received by critics for its surprising universal appeal as an action comedy, highlighting the franchise's and Ma Dong-seok's rising international acclaim.
Ma Dong-seok's action film 'The Roundup: Punishment' is featured in the special gala section of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, marking continued international recognition for his work.
The 74th Berlin International Film Festival concluded, featuring Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: Punishment' without mentioning any awards or outcomes.
"The Roundup: Punishment," the fourth film in the hit series starring Ma Dong-seok as detective Ma Seok-do, premiered simultaneously in South Korea and Indonesia on April 24, 2024. It dominated the box office with over 96% of tickets sold on its opening day, continuing the successful franchise with high expectations due to its past performance and cementing Ma Dong-seok's status as a top Korean action star.
On April 24, 2024, Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: Punishment' achieved the series' biggest opening day with 9.7 million viewers, signaling potential for 10 million views, boosting April's Korean box office revenue but raising concerns over its overwhelming theater dominance, while solidifying Ma Dong-seok's reputation as a top action star.
'The Roundup: Punishment' became the fastest 2024 film to surpass 1 million admissions by 9:30 AM, showcasing Ma Dong-seok's box office draw and the movie's swift success.
"The Roundup: Punishment" drew 2.91 million viewers in its opening weekend, showcasing Ma Dong-seok's box office appeal and the franchise's popularity, with his dual role as lead actor and creative contributor.
'The Roundup: Punishment' became 2024's fastest film to hit 2 million admissions, showcasing Ma Dong-seok's star power and franchise success, with projections to surpass 3 million over the weekend.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: Punishment' hit 5 million admissions in a week, outpacing 'Exhuma' by three days and highlighting both his popularity and the franchise's success.
"The Roundup: Punishment," starring and co-produced by Ma Dong-seok, achieved a major franchise milestone with over 10 million admissions, showcasing his enduring success in crime-action films and the movie's widespread popularity.
Ma Dong-seok announced the completion of filming for 'The Roundup 4' and teased future franchise expansions, reaffirming his dedication as both actor and producer.
Ma Dong-seok's 'Badland Hunters' dominated Netflix in early 2024, becoming the most-watched Korean film with 18.1 million views and topping charts in 82 countries. The post-apocalyptic action flick, released on January 26, showcased Ma's signature combat style and global appeal, cementing his status as a leading force in Korean cinema. It held the No. 1 spot on Netflix's non-English movie list for two consecutive weeks.
Ma Dong-seok's 'Badland Hunters' was the most popular Korean film on Netflix in early 2024, ranking 17th overall and solidifying his prominence in Korean action cinema.
"Ma Dong-seok's 'Badland Hunters' topped Netflix with 14.3 million views, showcasing his global action star appeal."
Ma Dong-seok's post-apocalyptic action film 'Badland Hunters', featuring diverse fight sequences and his signature combat style, premiered exclusively on Netflix, boosting his action star status and achieving instant success.
"Badland Hunters" topped Netflix's global charts as the No. 1 film in 82 countries, reinforcing Ma Dong-seok's action star status.
Ma Dong-seok's 'Badland Hunters' dominated Netflix's non-English and overall movie rankings for two consecutive weeks with 18.1 million views, cementing its global success and marking a career milestone for the actor.
Ma Dong-seok starred in the 2019 comedy 'Start-up', which sold 2.7 million tickets and became a box office hit thanks to his hilarious chemistry with Park Jung-min. The film, featuring Ma as Geo-seok, will return to local screens on December 18, 2023.
Ma Dong-seok's comedy drama 'Start-up,' praised for his humor and chemistry with Park Jung-min, became South Korea's box office runner-up with 2.7 million tickets sold.
The film 'Start-up,' featuring Ma Dong-seok as Geo-seok, is scheduled to hit local screens.
Ma Dong-seok's comedy 'The Bros' debuted on November 2, 2023, ranking second at the box office with 605,690 tickets sold in its opening weekend. By November 10, it surpassed 1 million tickets, cementing Ma's star power and the film's success.
"The Bros," starring Ma Dong-seok, debuted as a comedy film adapted from a Korean musical and ranked second in its opening weekend behind "Thor: Ragnarok."
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Bros' ranked second at the box office with 605,690 weekend tickets, reinforcing his commercial success and popularity.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Bros' sold over 1 million tickets in just nine days, showcasing its popularity and his star power.
Ma Dong-seok's crime action film 'The Outlaws' premiered in South Korea on October 3, 2023, debuting in third place before climbing to the top of the box office by its eighth day. Fueled by strong word of mouth, it dominated for 15 straight days, surpassing 6.37 million viewers by November 3 and solidifying Ma Dong-seok's star power. The film's distribution rights were also sold at the Busan Asian Film Market, expanding its reach.
Ma Dong-seok's crime action film 'The Outlaws' was released in South Korea on October 3, 2023, debuting third at the box office but climbing to first place within eight days due to strong audience reception.
Ma Dong-seok's action film 'The Outlaws' drew 1.128 million viewers in its opening weekend, showcasing his box office draw but narrowly trailing 'The Fortress' during Chuseok.
"The 12th Asian Film Market opened in Busan with the sale of 'The Outlaws' distribution rights."
The 12th Asian Film Market concluded.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Outlaws' is set to surpass 5 million viewers, maintaining its box-office lead for 15 consecutive days and underscoring its success and his popularity.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Outlaws' reached 6.37 million cumulative viewers, showcasing its lasting popularity and his strong audience appeal.
Ma Dong-seok shined in 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos' (2019), topping the Chuseok box office with 2.41 million tickets and cementing his action-comedy appeal. Re-released on 2023-09-11, the film aims to dominate the holiday season again, showcasing his enduring star power.
"Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos" starred Ma Dong-seok as a charismatic action hero, reinforcing his reputation, while competing against other major holiday film releases.
"Ma Dong-seok's action-comedy 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos' dominated the South Korean box office during Chuseok, selling 2.41 million tickets and cementing his appeal in the genre."
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos' is set for a Chuseok holiday release, aiming to boost his visibility and contribute to a box office rebound alongside two other Korean films.
Ma Dong-seok stars as the Seongju God in 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days', the highly anticipated sequel to the hit franchise, releasing on August 1, 2023. Known for 'Train to Busan' and 'Champion', Ma’s role adds to the film’s buzz following the original’s success.
"Ma Dong-seok stars as Seongju God in the highly anticipated sequel 'Along With the Gods 2,' set for an early August release by Lotte Entertainment."
Ma Dong-seok stars as the Seongju God in the upcoming film 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days,' premiering soon in theaters.
Ma Dong-seok stars as the Seongju God in the highly anticipated sequel 'Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days', following his success in films like 'Train to Busan' and 'Champion'.
'The Roundup: No Way Out' (2023), starring Ma Dong-seok, became a box-office phenomenon, surpassing 10 million admissions and revitalizing Korea's sluggish film market. The third installment in the hit crime-action franchise broke records as the fastest to reach milestones, cementing Ma's status as a top action star. Its success, including a Berlin Film Festival showcase, highlights the series' growing global appeal.
"The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, surpassed 10.42 million admissions by July 2023, helping the franchise exceed 30 million cumulative admissions and cementing Ma's status as a top action star.
Production has started for 'The Roundup: No Way Out,' the sequel starring Ma Dong-seok reprising his role as Detective Ma Seok-do, though no release date has been set.
Ma Dong-seok's crime-action film 'The Roundup: No Way Out' gained international recognition with its Special Gala screening at the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting his global appeal.
Ma Dong-seok's crime-action film 'The Roundup: No Way Out' was featured in the Berlin International Film Festival's Special Gala section, highlighting his international appeal and genre success.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: No Way Out' was released in May 2023 and revitalized Korea's struggling film market by becoming 2023's first 10-million-admission hit, boosting the industry's first-half box-office performance.
'The Roundup: No Way Out' attracted 482,000 viewers during preview screenings and rapidly reached 1.22 million admissions by opening day, highlighting Ma Dong-seok's enduring popularity in action-comedy.
"The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, debuted in theaters on May 31, 2023, with new villains, enhanced action, and fresh elements highlighted in a press conference, achieving an 87.2% reservation rate and selling over 644,967 tickets by 3 p.m. on its opening day.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: No Way Out' dominated the Korean box office with 740,000 admissions, signaling a strong franchise return and a potential boost for the industry.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Roundup: No Way Out' exceeded 3 million admissions in four days, showcasing its strong performance and his enduring franchise appeal, with projections surpassing 4 million viewers by the weekend.
"The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, hit 5 million admissions in six days and is expected to surpass 6 million soon due to strong ticket sales, showcasing the film's rapid success and Ma Dong-seok's enduring appeal.
'The Roundup: No Way Out' hit 6 million domestic admissions faster than its predecessor, showcasing Ma Dong-seok's star power and the franchise's rising success, with potential to exceed the previous film's 12.69 million record.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup: No Way Out' became the first 2023 film to exceed 7 million admissions.
'The Roundup: No Way Out' became the year's biggest hit by surpassing 8 million admissions in 14 days, poised to exceed its predecessor's 12.69 million record, further cementing Ma Dong-seok's star power.
"The Roundup: No Way Out" became the first 2023 Korean film to exceed 10 million admissions, marking Ma Dong-seok's fifth such hit and continuing the franchise's box office success, showcasing his box-office appeal and the franchise's enduring popularity.
Ma Dong-seok returns as Detective Ma Seok-do in the third 'The Outlaws' film, now in production under director Lee Sang-young and distributor ABO Entertainment.
Ma Dong-seok starred in 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil' (2019), earning acclaim at Cannes and topping South Korea's box office, even surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame'. The film reinforced his tough-guy persona, contrasting his earlier 'Mavely' image. Its 2023 re-release reaffirmed his dominance in action roles.
Ma Dong-seok gained international acclaim for his role as a formidable gangster in 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil', which was featured in Cannes' Midnight Screenings, highlighting his rising international profile.
Ma Dong-seok's action film 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil' topped South Korea's weekend box office, outperforming 'Avengers: Endgame' and solidifying his star power.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil' earned a standing ovation at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival, enhancing his global profile and showcasing the film's strong reception.
Ma Dong-seok's new film 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil,' showcasing his tough guy persona, is set for release and will be featured at Cannes.
Ma Dong-seok's 'Men of Plastic' hit Korean theaters on November 30, 2022, before expanding to the U.S., Canada, and 32 other markets, ranking second in Korea's opening weekend. The film, following his 'The Roundup' and 'The Outlaws' success, also reached Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, boosting his global appeal.
Ma Dong-seok's new film 'Men of Plastic' debuted domestically, ranking second at the box office on its opening weekend.
"Ma Dong-seok's action-comedy 'Men of Plastic' is set for a U.S. and Canadian theatrical release, expanding his global reach after successful sales to 32 international markets."
"Ma Dong-seok's film 'Men of Plastic' expands its Asian release to Singapore after successful openings in Hong Kong and Taiwan."
Ma Dong-seok's action-packed sequel 'The Roundup' (2022) dominated the Korean box office, drawing over 12.7 million viewers and becoming the year's top film. The hit solidified his status as a leading action star and revived pandemic-era cinema, with the franchise continuing its success in 2023. Its record-breaking run included milestones like surpassing 10 million admissions—the first Korean film to do so since 'Parasite' (2019).
Ma Dong-seok stars in 'The Roundup,' a 2022 sequel to 'The Outlaws,' which topped the box office with over 12.7 million admissions, continuing his action film career as part of SLL's content expansion strategy.
The 'Roundup' franchise solidified its success in Korean cinema with its second and third installments each attracting over 10 million viewers, boosting Ma Dong-seok's stardom.
Ma Dong-seok's powerful performance in 'The Roundup' was underscored by Son Suk-ku referencing being beaten by him during filming.
In May 2022, Ma Dong-seok's sequel 'The Roundup' dominated Korea's annual box office with 12.69 million admissions, becoming the year's top domestic box office hit, cementing Ma Dong-seok as a top action star and greenlighting a third installment.
Ma Dong-seok's highly anticipated sequel 'The Roundup' was released, continuing his successful crime cop franchise and showcasing his enhanced action skills including judo. The film became a massive hit, drawing 12.68 million viewers, earning 131.2 billion won ($100 million), and ranking as the 13th most-watched and third highest-grossing film in Korean box office history, cementing his status as a top action star.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Roundup' set a pandemic-era opening-day record for Korean cinema with 467,000 viewers, reinforcing his box-office dominance and action-comedy success.
'The Roundup' began its first weekend run in theaters.
'The Roundup' surpassed 2 million cumulative viewers.
'The Roundup' concluded its first weekend with 2.53 million viewers.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Roundup' became a box-office hit by attracting over 4.51 million viewers, boosting Korea's May 2022 cinema attendance past 10 million for the first time in two years.
On 2022-05-29, 'The Roundup' achieved 6.5 million cumulative viewers, becoming South Korea's highest-grossing film of the year and showcasing Ma Dong-seok's star power and broad appeal.
"The Roundup" surpassed 8 million viewers during the pandemic, highlighting Ma Dong-seok's pivotal role and star power in Korean cinema.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Roundup' surpassed 9 million viewers within 20 days of its release.
"The Roundup" became the first Korean film since "Parasite" (2019) to surpass 10 million admissions, cementing Ma Dong-seok's position as a blockbuster star.
Ma Dong-seok's 'The Roundup' surpassed 11 million admissions, becoming South Korea's 24th most-viewed film and outpacing 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' after gaining 1 million viewers in a week post its 10-million milestone.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'The Roundup' became a pandemic-era box office hit in South Korea by surpassing 10 million admissions, reinforcing his status as a top action star.
Ma Dong-seok dazzles as a tough detective in 'Spiritwalker', earning the Excellence in Action Award at the New York Asian Film Festival before its November 2021 release. The film highlights his signature action skills in another standout role.
"Ma Dong-seok stars as a muscular detective in 'Spiritwalker,' an action film that won the Excellence in Action Award at the New York Asian Film Festival."
Ma Dong-seok made history as the first Korean actor to land a lead role in a Marvel film with 'Eternals', boosting his global profile. The movie topped South Korea's box office on its November 3, 2021 release, coinciding with the country's 'living with COVID-19' reopening phase.
Ma Dong-seok's role in 'Eternals' made him the second Korean actor in a Marvel film, boosting his global profile, while Park Seo-joon prepares for his own Marvel debut.
Marvel's 'Eternals,' starring Ma Dong-seok—the first ethnically Korean lead in a Marvel film—debuted atop South Korea's box office upon its release in South Korean theaters, showcasing his growing global appeal.
Ma Dong-seok starred in 'Ground Zero', a live-action short expanding 'PUBG's' universe. The project showcased his versatility while supporting Krafton's strategy to grow the franchise through diverse media.
Krafton released the PUBG-inspired live-action short 'Ground Zero' starring Ma Dong-seok, expanding the game's universe and showcasing the actor's versatility.
Ma Dong-seok starred as Prof. Kang Bong-rae in the disaster blockbuster 'Ashfall', released on December 19, 2019. The film's star-studded cast and gripping storyline fueled its box office success and critical acclaim, further cementing Ma Dong-seok's versatility as an actor.
CJ ENM's disaster film 'Ashfall', starring Ma Dong-seok in a major role, is generating buzz with its high-profile cast, strong box office potential, gripping storyline, and showcases Ma Dong-seok's versatility.
Ma Dong-seok starred as Prof. Kang Bong-rae in the disaster blockbuster 'Ashfall,' which achieved both box office success and critical acclaim.
Ma Dong-seok will star in 'The Club', the U.S. remake of the 2019 Korean thriller 'Trap', highlighting his rising Hollywood influence. This move further cements his transition into global projects.
Ma Dong-seok's role in the U.S. remake of the South Korean thriller 'Trap,' titled 'The Club,' marks his rising influence and transition into prominent Hollywood projects.
Ma Dong-seok's 'Unstoppable' hit fifth place at the box office during pre-screenings, signaling strong buzz ahead of its official release. The early success suggests the film could dominate when it fully opens.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'Unstoppable' ranked fifth in pre-release box office sales, indicating strong audience interest and promising potential for its official debut.
Ma Dong-seok's new film 'Champion' took second place at the South Korean box office, drawing 440,690 viewers. The strong showing reaffirms his star power after his breakout role in 'Train to Busan'.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'Champion' debuted strongly at second place in the South Korean box office with 440,690 tickets sold, reaffirming his popularity post-'Train to Busan' and his audience appeal across diverse roles.
Ma Dong-seok made a surprise cameo in the blockbuster 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds', adding to the film's star power. The high-budget fantasy thriller debuted to massive excitement.
Ma Dong-seok's cameo in the highly anticipated, star-studded film 'Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds' highlights his versatility and adds excitement to its premiere.
Ma Dong-seok starred in 'The Outlaws' (2017), a crime thriller based on a real gang war, where his muscular detective role and intense fight scenes drove the film to 6.9 million viewers—South Korea’s third most-watched R-rated movie. Its sleeper-hit success launched a franchise, with sequels like 'The Roundup' (2022) surpassing 10 million viewers each, cementing Ma as an action star.
Ma Dong-seok starred in the 2017 crime action film 'The Outlaws', which became Korea's third highest-grossing R-rated movie with 6.9 million viewers, boosting his stardom and paving the way for the sequel 'The Roundup', establishing a successful homegrown franchise.
Ma Dong-seok's crime-action film 'The Outlaws' ranked fourth with 173,899 views over the Nov. 10-12 weekend.
Ma Dong-seok delivered a standout performance in 'Train to Busan', Yeon Sang-ho’s hit zombie thriller, which broke records with 10 million admissions and global acclaim. His role as Sang-hwa boosted his stardom, while the film’s Cannes selection and upcoming English remake cemented its international success.
Ma Dong-seok's role in the acclaimed South Korean zombie thriller 'Train to Busan' boosted the film's success, helping it surpass 10 million in attendance, solidified his prominence as an actor, and gained him international popularity.
"Train to Busan," starring Ma Dong-seok, became a massive hit in South Korea with over 10 million viewers, elevating his status as a top actor and prompting an upcoming English remake by Gaumont.
Ma Dong-seok's portrayal of Sang-hwa in 'Train to Busan' demonstrated his versatility in physically demanding roles, boosting his career amid the film's success.
Ma Dong-seok stars in 'Train to Busan', a high-profile zombie-action film that opened in South Korean theaters on July 20, 2016 after its acclaimed Cannes premiere, becoming a major box office hit that surpassed 10 million viewers and boosted the actor's rising fame in South Korean cinema.
Ma Dong-seok gained international recognition and solidified his industry status after his film 'Train to Busan' was invited to the Cannes Film Festival.
"Operation Chromite" surpassed "Train to Busan" at the box office, though the latter remained popular, nearing 10 million viewers.
"Train to Busan," starring Ma Dong-seok, became a major success and blockbuster in South Korean cinema by surpassing 10 million viewers, boosting his recognition domestically and internationally as part of the film's successful ensemble cast.
"Train to Busan" expanded its global reach with a 256-screen release in France, following successful showings in multiple countries and highlighting its international appeal and Ma Dong-seok's work.
"Train to Busan," starring Ma Dong-seok, became South Korea's 11th most-viewed film with over 11 million viewers, cementing its popularity and Ma's prominence in Korean cinema, highlighting its commercial success and his contribution.
Ma Dong-seok starred in and co-planned the thriller 'Deep Trap', demonstrating his dual role as actor and creative collaborator early in his career.
Ma Dong-seok both starred in and helped plan the thriller 'Deep Trap,' demonstrating his early dual role as actor and creative contributor.
The hit TV series 'The Bad Guys', where criminals team up to catch other criminals, inspired Ma Dong-seok's upcoming film 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos'. Its success paved the way for the big-screen adaptation.
The upcoming film 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos' is based on the popular TV drama 'The Bad Guys', where criminals team up to catch other criminals, leveraging the original series' fanbase for success.
Ma Dong-seok won Best Supporting Actor at the 2017 KOFRA Film Awards for his standout role in 'Train to Busan', cementing his status in Korean cinema. The ceremony was held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.
Ma Dong-seok won the best supporting actor award at the KOFRA Film Awards for his role in 'Train to Busan,' recognized for his standout performance in the critically acclaimed film during the Seoul ceremony.
"Train to Busan," starring Ma Dong-seok, won best director and special effects at the 49th Sitges Film Festival on October 15, 2016, cementing its success and elevating Ma's career.
Ma Dong-seok's film 'Train to Busan' won best director and special effects at the 49th Sitges Film Festival, boosting his reputation in the Korean film industry.