BTS's V and RM Attend Star-Studded Premiere of Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice"

C.M. Ong | Sept. 23, 2025

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SEOUL, September 23, 2025 – Global superstars V and RM of BTS made waves at the VIP premiere of No Other Choice (어쩔 수가 없다), the highly anticipated new film from acclaimed director Park Chan-wook. The star-studded event took place on September 22 at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul, drawing a glamorous crowd of A-list celebrities, filmmakers, and fans.

The darkly comic thriller is an adaptation of Donald E. Westlake's 1997 novel The Ax. Park Chan-wook, best known internationally for works like Oldboy and Decision to Leave, co-wrote and produced the film, which stars Lee Byung-hun as Yoo Man-su, a laid-off paper-factory manager whose desperation drives him to extreme measures. Son Ye-jin takes on the role of his wife, Mi-ri, with a supporting cast that includes Park Hee-soon and Lee Sung-min.

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On the red carpet, BTS members V and RM captivated fans and media alike with their effortless charisma. The duo arrived to show their support for actress Son Ye-jin and were joined by her husband, actor Hyun Bin, further elevating the premiere’s prestige. One standout moment saw the pair forming a heart gesture for photographers—an image that quickly went viral across social media platforms.

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Critics have already lauded No Other Choice as one of Park Chan-wook’s most powerful works, praising its razor-sharp blend of black comedy and social commentary. Early reviews have drawn comparisons to Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, noting the film’s incisive exploration of family, survival, and class struggles in modern society.

The buzz has translated into record-breaking anticipation at the box office. According to the Korean Film Council, No Other Choice surpassed 354,602 pre-sale tickets by the morning of September 23—one day before its nationwide release—setting the highest advance ticket sales for a film in Korea this year. With its official release on September 24, industry insiders expect it to dominate the box office in the weeks ahead.

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