THE BOOK OF FISH Well Received in Debut but No Match for GODZILLA VS. KONG

Despite an acclaimed new local film adding some variety to the marketplace, business was down almost 30% during the first weekend of April. All told, 417,000 tickets were sold, with 34% going to domestic titles.Godzilla vs. Kong put on some very strong numbers...

SOUL Overcomes DRAGON SLAYER in Animation Box Office Showdown

Despite continued restrictions on theatergoing, the business continued to rise, growing another 20% during its most recent session. All told, 435,000 tickets were sold over the three-day weekend, a 450% rise over the lowest weekend ever recorded at the box off...

Box Office Report for the first quarter of 2017

The first quarter of 2017 was one of few surprises at the Korean box office but one which demonstrated the industry’s stability, both as a global exhibition market and a local production industry. Though not quite reaching the highs of 2013 (55.47 million) or ...

LUCK-KEY Has Fortuitous Start

Business surged over 30% after a new local title posted a far stronger-than-expected debut and gobbled up almost 70% of sales. Overall the weekend welcomed 2.41 million spectators, 73% of which opted for homegrown films. Featuring YOO Hae-jin, last seen in RYO...

THE JUNGLE BOOK Still King of Korean Box Office

PROOF OF INNOCENCE Opens in 2nd The Jungle Book held on to its first place spot as new releases posted middling openings. The Korean box office took a slight dip from last week, but still welcomed 2.33 million viewers. Hollywood scooped up the lion’s share of...

Box Office: May 16-29, 2013

Several different films divided the spoils of the late May box office in Korea, with the new Korean thriller Montage edging out its Hollywood rivals to take the #1 slot. In the two weeks since its release on May 16th, the film has sold a total of 1,554,545 adm...