‘The Assassin(s)’ Reclaims No. 1 Among Korean Films in Its Seventh Week in Theaters, Extending Its Box Office Comeback

According to the Korean Film Council Integrated Computer Network, 〈The Assassin(s)〉 had drawn a cumulative audience of 3,453,120 as of 7 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, taking the No. 1 spot among Korean films at the daily box office. The film has returned to the top more than a month after its release, demonstrating remarkable staying power. After ranking No. 1 among Korean films at the weekly box office for five consecutive weeks through its fifth week in theaters, it has once again won over audiences in its seventh week, proving its strength as a long-running hit.

After surpassing 3.4 million admissions on Thursday, October 29, and crossing its break-even point, 〈The Assassin(s)〉 has continued its box office run, buoyed by steady audience interest and word of mouth since its release. The fact that audiences are still turning out more than a month after its release underscores the strength of the film itself. This achievement is all the more significant because it reflects audiences’ own choice, extending beyond the buzz surrounding the film’s opening. As 〈The Assassin(s)〉 continues to show its box office staying power in its seventh week, attention is focused on what records it will go on to set.