While Haeundae continues to storm across the country Ski Jumping epic Take Off jumps into second place. Only eclipsed by Haeundae which has already has 4.7 million viewings Take Off is nearly itself at the one million mark in less than a week. KIM Yong-hwa the director had previously hit box office gold with comedy 200 Pounds of Beauty in 2006. Take Off also has significant star pull with actor HA Jung-woo who playing the lead character. HA has been busy of late staring in Boat released this year in May and also stared in last year’s The Chaser.

HA plays an adopted Korean American who gets intertwined with Korea’s North Jeolla Province’s bid to host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. While coming back to find his real mother he gets roped in to form Korea’s first ski jump team. Along with a motley mix of others, the team must be ready to be able to assist with the province’s campaign.

This is a busy week for Korean entertainment companies. While CJ’s is handling sales for Haeundae, Take Off is being handled by Showbox. Take Off was released in Korea July 29 and has had 953,325 viewings.