Movie “Masquerade” that was really popular in Korea when it debuted back in 2012, is also receiving a good response from Japan.

On February 19th, Lee Byung Hun's agency BH Entertainment, revealed that the movie received 42,000 viewers in its first day.

The movie was released on February 16th, in 90 theaters in Japan and was ranked #10 in the Japanese box office. This is new record of any recent Korean movies in Japan.

Many people who saw the movie gave it favorable reviews, praising Lee Byung Hun's complete opposite acting, while portraying two different roles, they also complimented the scenery and the beautiful costumes.

Thanks to “Masquerade” big success in Korea, a play was created, and will open its curtains on February 23rd.