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South Korea Box Office: Horror Flick Dominates Again
27 Apr
Summary
- Salmokji: Whispering Water' leads South Korean box office for the weekend of Apr. 24-26, 2026.
- The horror-thriller earned $2.4 million and holds a 39.29% revenue share.
- The film has accumulated $13.9 million since its Apr. 8 release.
As of the weekend of April 24-26, 2026, the South Korean horror-thriller "Salmokji: Whispering Water" maintained its top position at the domestic box office. The film, directed by Lee Sang-min, earned $2.4 million from 343,461 admissions, capturing a 39.29% revenue share.
Since its release on April 8, "Salmokji" has achieved a cumulative gross of $13.9 million from nearly 2 million viewers, ranking eighth globally. The movie stars Kim Hye-yoon and Lee Jong-won, depicting supernatural encounters at a remote reservoir.
Hollywood's "Project Hail Mary" remained in second place with over $1 million, bringing its total to $19.1 million. The new local comedy-drama "Audition 109" debuted at third, earning $752,735.
"Ran 12.3," a documentary, and "The King's Warden," a historical drama, also entered the top five. "The King's Warden" continues its record-breaking run, nearing 16.7 million admissions.
