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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Seongchan Eol
A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, “Gun-chae,” hits the break-even point at the fastest pace of the year, underscoring the box-office power of a Cannes Film Festival invitee.
A Win in 10 Days Signals an Overwhelming Hit for “Gun-chae,” the Film That Changes the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie GenreThe hit formula for Korea’s zombie blockbuster has been rewritten. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film “Gun-chae” surged to an early break-even moment by drawing more than 3.
| James choi
[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

[Weekend Box Office] ‘Michael’ Takes #1 at the Weekend Theater… ‘Salmogji’ Sets a New Record for Korean Horror Box Office Hits

‘Michael’ Draws 470,000 Over the Weekend to Claim #1. ‘Salmogji’ Surpasses ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ and Tops the List for Korean Horror Box Office Hits. ‘Gunchae,’ Starring Jeon Ji-hyeon, Charges to the Lead in Advance Ticket Sales.
The Emperor of Pop Returns, Dominating the Theaters with 'Michael'The biopic film 'Michael', featuring the pop emperor 'Michael Jackson'According to the Integrated Computerized Ticket Reservation Network announcement for entries to theaters on the 18th, 'Michael' drew more than 470,000 viewers over...
| James choi
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Overcoming First Half Slump, Second Half Recovery...KOFIC Announces 2025 Korean Film Industry Report

Second Half Foreign Film Success Leads to Market Share Reversal, Korean Film Revenue Plummets 39% Compared to Last Year
In 2025, the Korean film market showed signs of recovery in the second half after overcoming the slump in the first half, maintaining an annual revenue of 1 trillion won and an audience count of 100 million.According to the '2025 Korean Film Industry Report' released by the Korean Film Council on...
| Kim Ji-yeon
【Korea Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Takes the Top Spot in Korean Theaters in 2025... A First in Disney Animation History

【Korea Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Takes the Top Spot in Korean Theaters in 2025... A First in Disney Animation History

Surpassing 5.69 million viewers in just 23 days... Claims the top spot over 'Demon Slayer' and 'Zombie Daughter' with a record of 'Annual Overall No. 1' that even 'Frozen 2' couldn't achieve... Nick & Judy Captivated Korean Audiences with Global Earnings Surpassing $1.1 Billion... Dominating Worldwide Box Office Revenue as the Clear Leader
Disney's duo Nick and Judy have finally conquered the Korean box office. The movie 'Zootopia 2' has risen to the throne of the 2025 South Korean box office, surpassing all fierce competitors. This marks the first record in the history of Disney animation that even the 'Frozen' series could not...
| Yangsimoh
This Year's Highest-Grossing Korean Film 'Zombie Daughter' Released on Disney+ Today (28th)

This Year's Highest-Grossing Korean Film 'Zombie Daughter' Released on Disney+ Today (28th)

Ranked 1st in Overall Korean Box Office for 2025 & Highest Opening for a Korean Comedy Film Ever
This year's highest-grossing Korean film lands on Disney+.Today (28th), the film 〈Zombie Daughter〉 is released on Disney+. The film 〈Zombie Daughter〉 is a comedic drama about a father who, in a secret training mission, tries to protect his daughter who has become the last remaining zombie in the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
August's Man Cho Jung-seok? 2024 'Pilot', 2025 'My Daughter is a Zombie'!

August's Man Cho Jung-seok? 2024 'Pilot', 2025 'My Daughter is a Zombie'!

In August, the number of moviegoers surpassed 13 million, setting the record for the highest monthly audience this year. At the center of it is 〈My Daughter is a Zombie〉 which surpassed 4.6 million viewers.
The weather and the theaters were hot. In August, the number of moviegoers set the record for the highest monthly audience this year. According to the integrated ticketing system, over 13 million people visited theaters, breaking the previous record of 11,737,296 set in July.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

According to the Korean Film Council, 80,50748 tickets sold and a pre-booking rate of 81.2%... Outpacing ‘Zombie Daughter’ and ‘F1 The Movie’
With just one day before its release in Korea, the animated film ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ has surpassed 800,000 pre-orders, signaling a positive outlook for its box office performance. Despite the surrounding ‘right-wing controversy’, high pre-demand has been confirmed, drawing attention to the...
| 엔터플레이