“Heartsping: Teenieping of Love” Takes the Top Spot in Pre-Sale Rankings, Surpassing Live-Action Competitors

– Korean Animation Triumphs Over Live-Action Films “Pilot” and “Revolver” in Ticket Pre-Sales
–Outperforms Pre-Release Records of “Elemental” and “The First Slam Dunk”

SAMG Entertainment Co., Ltd. (CEO Su-hoon Kim), announced on the 6th that their first theatrical release of the beloved IP “Catch! Teenieping,” titled “Heartsping: Teenieping of Love,” has claimed the number one spot in overall ticket pre-sales ahead of its August 7th release.

According to data from the Korean Film Council’s Box Office Information System, KOBIS, as of 16:50 PM(KST) on August 6th, “Heartsping: Teenieping of Love” accounted for 17.0% of all movie pre-sales, placing it firmly at the top of the charts.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it surpasses the pre-sale figures of the live-action film “Pilot,” starring Jung-seok Cho, which has attracted nearly two million viewers since its release on July 31st. Additionally, it outpaced the pre-sale performance of another highly anticipated film, “Revolver,” starring Do-yeon Jeon, which is set to release on the same day. These results position “Heartsping:

Teenieping of Love” as one of the most anticipated box office hits of the summer.

Moreover, the film has shattered pre-release records by surpassing the advance ticket sales of the American animated film “Elemental” (2023) and the Japanese animated film “The First Slam Dunk” (2023), with a total of 69,241 tickets sold a day before its official release. This remarkable performance underscores the growing stature of Korean animation on the global stage.

The high pre-sale numbers for “Heartsping: Teenieping of Love” can be attributed to strong word-of-mouth and consistent buzz generated by various preview screenings. Positive reviews from prominent media outlets, celebrities, and families, as well as a broad audience base ranging from children to adults, has spread across social media, further fueling anticipation for the film’s release.

An official from SAMG Entertainment stated, “With the success of ‘Heartsping: Teenieping of Love,’ we are planning a series of special promotions in collaboration with the four major theater chains, aimed at driving audience engagement and creating additional value for the film.”