'The Assassins' Leads Korean Box Office and Advance Sales in a Runaway No. 1 Showing in Second Week!

The Assassins, which has maintained its strong box-office momentum into its second week, has once again taken the top spot among Korean films at the box office and in advance-ticket sales, firmly holding its position as the leading draw in theaters.

The Assassins follows the investigation into the suspected motive and figures behind the first lady's assassination attempt on Aug. 15, 1974, an incident that shocked South Korea. The film has taken the No. 1 spots at the Korean film box office and in advance-ticket sales, maintaining its formidable box-office power and upholding the pride of Korean cinema in its second week.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, The Assassins had drawn 1,766,942 moviegoers as of 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, placing it at No. 1 at the Korean film box office. The film has maintained its momentum thanks to audiences continuing to choose it even after the Chuseok holiday. It has also repeatedly topped advance-ticket sales for Korean films, raising expectations that its box-office run will grow even stronger over the Oct. 3 holiday weekend.

Explosive praise from moviegoers who have seen the film has continued to pour in. “I had a great time watching it. The immersion was worth more than 100 points out of 10. Highly recommended” (Lotte Cinema, Kim***); “It was a movie worth watching for the first time in a while. The period details were excellent, and the actors' performances were incredible” (Lotte Cinema, Kim***); “It's very well made. It feels like a work of craftsmanship” (CGV, tb********); “The immersion keeps you from letting go of the tension from beginning to end. The atmosphere of the characters and the actors' performances blend especially well, drawing you in so completely that the runtime feels short” (CGV, ko******); “A movie like a well-constructed mystery. I enjoyed it and was fully immersed” (CGV, da*******); and “The direction and actors' performances were excellent, never letting the tension drop for even a moment. I haven't enjoyed a movie this much in a long time—I lost track of time watching it” (CGV, hm******). These vivid reactions to the film's many strengths—including its suspenseful story, commanding ensemble performances, high level of immersion and solid craftsmanship—are fueling positive word of mouth. Expectations continue to build for The Assassins' box-office run.

The Assassins, which continues to draw audiences while holding the No. 1 spots at the Korean film box office and in advance-ticket sales, is now playing to strong reviews in theaters nationwide.