The captivating documentary, “Jung Kook: I Am Still,” chronicling the solo journey of Jung Kook of 21st century pop icons BTS, has become the highest-grossing music cinema event of 2024. Across its limited theatrical run, from September 18 through October 13 in 4,100+ cinemas in approximately 120 countries and regions, the film has grossed $15.7M globally, with approximately 1.2M admissions. Worldwide box office gross is listed as of time of press release issuance. The film continues to play theatrically in Korea and Japan.
Directed by Junsoo Park, and delving into the eight-month period following Jung Kook’s historic solo debut with the RIAA platinum-certified single “Seven (feat. Latto)” in July 2023, “Jung Kook: I Am Still” offers an intimate look at Jung Kook’s creative process, unwavering work ethic, and the unique challenges faced by a global popstar.
Across its opening weekend, the film reached No.1 in Brazil; No. 2 in Mexico and Chile; No. 3 in Argentina, Colombia, Peru; and reached the top ten in North America, Germany, Italy, and Malaysia, demonstrating the undeniable appeal of Jung Kook and the enduring popularity of BTS. Due to the overwhelming early global fan demand for “Jung Kook: I Am Still,” Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE announced October 11th “Party Edition” screenings, featuring the hit documentary with an additional 20 minutes of singalong videos, transforming the cinema experience into the ultimate fan celebration.
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, stated: “We’re delighted with the continued success of “Jung Kook: I Am Still.” To become the highest-grossing music cinema event of 2024 is a true testament to the enduring appeal of the artist and also to the ongoing enthusiasm and support from his fanbase.”
“Jung Kook: I Am Still” was distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing except in South Korea where it is distributed by CJ CGV and Japan where it is distributed by AVEX.
About Trafalgar Releasing
Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 15,000 cinemas across 132 countries. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas worldwide led by an international team based in the UK, US and Germany. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from leading names in entertainment such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, the Royal Opera House and others, Trafalgar Releasing has repeatedly shattered event cinema box office records, most recently with international distribution for “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, the highest-grossing concert film of all time. Information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com.