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...

Audiences Show Up for GODZILLA VS. KONG Showdown

A new Hollywood tentpole and a pair of local releases gave the Korean box office a 40% boost over the weekend. The new films changed up the stagnating charts and lifted admissions to 570,000, with 14% of those going to domestic films.Taking first was the monst...

MUMMY Beats a A DAY in Photo Finish

It was a photo finish at the Korean box office as a new local time travel thriller almost upended Tom Cruise in his second lap. However, business was down almost 25% week-on-week as admissions fell to 1.69 million. Despite not taking first place, Korean films ...

PANDORA Overpowers WILL YOU BE THERE? Opening

The top two places were unchanged at the box office even with a major now local drama opening. Local releases remained the top draw this session, accounting for 69% of ticket sales, which were on par with last week, coming in at 2.32 million admissions. Down j...

PANDORA Lays Waste to Local Box Office

Business ticked up 25% as a pair of hot new releases recharged the box office, boosting admissions to 2.45 million, while the market share for local films also experienced a modest rise to 63%. Confidently easing into first place PARK Jung-woo’s Deranged (2012...

Another Music Film Rules Korean Alternative Box Office

WHIPLASH Takes the Top Spot Nabbing three Oscars, Whiplash opened on March 12th and took the top spot at the alternative box office. Weekly admissions count is at 264,299 and is looking towards 300,000. Whiplash is about a temperament instructor who only know...