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Salmokji Drowns Box Office Competition
13 Apr
Summary
- Horror-thriller 'Salmokji' claimed top box office spot over the weekend.
- 'The King's Warden' becomes second most-watched film in South Korean history.
- Overall market collective gross improved significantly this past weekend.
The horror-thriller "Salmokji: Whispering Water" surged to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 10-12. Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film earned $3.7 million from 536,451 admissions, securing a dominant 47.17% of the weekend's total revenue.
Since its release, "Salmokji" has grossed $5 million cumulatively, marking a strong performance for a domestic horror film. In second place, "Project Hail Mary" garnered $2 million, pushing its total admissions past the two million mark.
Significantly, the historical drama "The King's Warden" reached an attendance of 16,397,364, surpassing "Extreme Job" to become the second most-watched film in South Korean cinematic history. It has also achieved an impressive cumulative revenue of $106.3 million.
The animated "Running Man: Light & Shadow" debuted at fourth, while "Hoppers" and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc" followed. Other films in the top ten included "We Live in Time," "The Last Song You Left Behind," "Crime 101," and "The Ultimate Duo."
The total market revenue for the weekend reached $8.01 million, a notable increase from the previous week's $5.8 million.
