The latest installment in the 'The Roundup' series, 'The Roundup: Punishment', has smashed records by attracting over 8.5 million viewers in record time.

Between the 3rd and 6th days of its release, 'The Roundup: Punishment' drew in 2,529,146 moviegoers, pushing its cumulative viewer count to an impressive 8,569,935. This achievement marks the fastest climb to such numbers in the history of the series.

The movie achieved significant milestones, reaching 1 million viewers on its second day, 2 million and 3 million on the fourth day, and hitting 4 million viewers by the fifth day. By the seventh day, it had crossed the 5 million mark, followed by 6 million on the ninth day and 7 million on the eleventh. Ultimately, 'The Roundup: Punishment' surpassed 8 million viewers on the thirteenth day of its release.

Compared to its predecessors, where the first movie garnered 6.88 million viewers, the second reached 12.69 million, and the third achieved 10.68 million, 'The Roundup: Punishment' is poised to join a prestigious group of movies who have reached the milestone.

Remarkably, the speed at which 'The Roundup: Punishment' surpassed 8 million viewers matches that of 'Exhuma' (2024), which reached the milestone on its 18th day, and even outpaces the record set by 'The Roundup' (2022) by five days.

Moreover, 'The Roundup: No way Out' (2023), which previously held the record for the quickest climb to 8 million viewers in the series, achieved the feat on its 14th day of release, setting a new benchmark for box office success.

In 'The Roundup: Punishment', audiences witness the return of the formidable detective 'Ma Seok Do' (Ma Dong Suk) as he faces off against the villainous 'Baek Chang Ki' (Kim Mu Yeol) and the cunning CEO 'Jang Dong Cheol' (Lee Dong Hwi). The movie showcases a thrilling crime-fighting operation involving 'Jang Soo' (Park Ji Hwan), Gwangsoo University, and the Cyber Team, captivating audiences nationwide with its action-packed storyline.

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