“Rocker Princess” is a hit!

The musical starring Jessica Jiyeon and 2AM’s Jinwoon dethroned Arrow: The Ultimate Weapon at the box office this weekend with an impressive 1,374,109 admissions and $16,319,468,460 KRW {roughly $15.4 million USD} in ticket sales. With a mere budget of $2 million USD, the film’s success rested solely on the shoulders of its well known main cast. Director Yoon Yoo Wei commented on the film’s success.

“It was such an extraordinary experience for everyone. This wasn’t some huge special effect driven blockbuster or the epic finale of a popular franchise.” he remarked “When you have the right cast & the right script at the right time, you will have an audience. I’m so proud to have my name on this film.”

The film has received critical acclaim for its take on the well known Cinderella fairytale, as well as the K-Rock & K-Indie influenced soundtrack. Many have praised Jessica Jiyeon’s acting in the film & labeled her “one to watch” & “a perfect leading lady” for her role as Princess Sol.

With such a strong start, will the film’s success waver or keep it on top for another weekend? Keep an eye on AKF for more.

Jessica Jiyeon’s “You Don’t Know Me” & the Rocker Princess OST debut on the charts

With Rocker Princess now in theaters, the film's OST was released to a curious public. Many listeners were pleased to find that only 5 out of the 15 tracks are in English.

The Tracklist:

1. You Don’t Know Me (Jessica Jiyeon)

2. You Walking Toward Me (Jinwoon)

3. My Goddess (TRAX)

4. Puppy (Black Skirts)

5. Another Thin Line (Jessica Jiyeon & The Electrocutes)

6. Monster (Jo Kwon & Jinwoon)

7. Long-D (Neon Bunny)

8. Jagiyah (TRAX)

9. Weather (Black Skirts)
10.Something & More (Jinwoon & Typhoon of TRAX)

11. I Don't Know Why (CN Blue)

12. Scars (Jessica Jiyeon & The Electrocutes) 

13. Vengeance Is Mine (The RockTigers)

14. If I Should Stay (Jessica Jiyeon)

15. A Little Bit (Jessica Jiyeon)

Jessica Jiyeon’s digital single “You Don’t Know Me” debuted at #7, giving her her 1st top 10 hit, while the OST debuted at #9.

The film has been a critical hit so far, but with the historical action film Arrow: The Ultimate Weapon ruling the box office a 3rd week in a row, will Rocker Princess be the film to dethrone it & come out a financial success?

Keep an eye on AKF to find out