Massive Debut for Critically-Acclaimed Thriller A week after it received a rapturous response from Korean critics, NA Hong-jin’s latest film, the Cannes Out of Competition thriller THE WAILING, bowed to huge numbers this past weekend. The thriller helped keep the box office brisk, as 2.85 million spectators visited multiplexes, with 75% of those opting for Korean films. With 1.83 million viewers...

After its massive opening weekend, Captain America: Civil War remained a hot ticket at the Korean box office. Business was strong overall during the frame, which followed the Children’s Day holiday on Thursday, with 2.5 million tickets sold. With Disney’s help, Hollywood titles accounted for two out over three admissions. Civil War dipped 43% for another stellar 1.59 million viewers (USD 11.82 mi...