👹 Korean horror terrifies and triumphs

Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film follows a production crew that encounters the supernatural at an abandoned reservoir. It earned $3.7 million over the weekend, capturing nearly 48% of the market share. This marks the strongest debut for a South Korean horror title since the 2024 hit Exhuma. The film’s total earnings have already reached $5 million.

The drama “The King’s Warden” slipped to third place, but it has officially become the second most-watched film in South Korean history. With 16.39 million admissions, it surpassed the comedy Extreme Job and now trails only the legendary The Admiral: Roaring Currents. The film’s total revenue stands at $106.3 million.

The sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary” moved to the second spot. The film has surpassed the 2-million-ticket milestone, bringing its South Korean total to $15.4 million.

Debuting in fourth place was the animated feature “Running Man: Light and Shadow,” where the heroes of the popular variety show are transformed into villains. Rounding out the top five was Pixar’s “Hoppers.” Also holding steady in the Top 10 were the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc, the drama We Live in Time starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, and the Korean comedy The Ultimate Duo.

The overall market volume for the weekend rose to $8.01 million, signaling a revival in audience interest compared to the previous week.