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Chiikawa Dominates S. Korean Box Office
19 Oct
Summary
- Chiikawa movie captured over 42% of ticket revenue.
- Assassin's political thriller faces backlash and legal challenges.
- Overall market gross significantly decreased from the previous week.
The animated sensation "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" has maintained its strong performance at the South Korean box office. Over the weekend of Oct. 16-18, the film secured over 42% of nationwide ticket revenue, demonstrating its continued popularity. This animated adventure follows the titular character and companions on a journey to an island paradise.
In contrast, "The Assassin(s)," a political crime thriller, held the second position despite facing significant controversy. The film, which reconstructs the 1974 assassination attempt on President Park Chung-hee, continues to draw criticism and legal challenges from groups alleging historical distortion. Despite protests, the movie has surpassed three million ticket sales.
The broader South Korean box office experienced a downturn, with the overall market collective gross for the weekend dropping to $6.7 million, a notable decrease from the previous week's $10.5 million. Other films in the top ten included "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," "The Odyssey," and new entries like "Whalefall."
