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Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

It made the TOP 10 list in a total of 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey.
Netflix series 〈GIRIGO〉, which depicts high school students who are suddenly told they will die because of the curse of the wish-granting app “GIRIGO,” and their desperate efforts to avoid that fate, has recorded 2,800,000 views (views divided by the show’s total running time) since it was released...
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.
K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

Netflix’s first-ever “Young Adult (YA) Horror” series in Korean content, built to heighten psychological tension Featuring a wave of rising stars including Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, and Baek Sun-ho…Directed by debut director Park Yoon-seo, bringing a fresh feel to the mix A unique world that swings between everyday school life and a chilling shrine…Netflix exclusively releases it on April 24
Netflix has unveiled a new series 〈Girigo〉 as it gets ready for release, and shared key viewing points.The Netflix original series 〈Girigo〉 tells the story of high school students who receive a warning that they will die suddenly due to the curse of an app called “Girigo,” granted wishes—then do...
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

A once-in-a-lifetime ensemble featuring Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo… First up, an overwhelming display of charisma through the photo shoot
Yeon Sang-ho’s new film 〈GUNCHE〉 has revealed a Vogue Korea May issue photo shoot featuring the intense energy of the stars who burst onto the screen.From Jeon Ji-hyun to Go Soo… Tight tension within a restrained atmosphereThis photo shoot artfully unpacks the tension of the movie, set inside a...
Fiery MZ Student Teacher Han Seon-hwa Unveils Main Poster for “Student Teaching Practice”! The Deadly Mock Exam Begins

Fiery MZ Student Teacher Han Seon-hwa Unveils Main Poster for “Student Teaching Practice”! The Deadly Mock Exam Begins

A high-school horror-comedy in which Eun-gyeong, a fiery MZ student teacher, and the girls from the dark-magic club face off against the CSAT ghost in a deadly mock exam.
Facing the CSAT ghost, fiery MZ student teacher Eun-gyeong and three girls from a dark-magic club are set to sit for a deadly mock exam in this high-school horror-comedy 〈Student-Teaching Practice〉. Ahead of its exclusive theatrical release on May 13, the film 〈Student-Teaching Practice〉 unveils...
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
The “Salmokji” Legend: What Was Added During the Film Adaptation Process

The “Salmokji” Legend: What Was Added During the Film Adaptation Process

The chilling folktale “Salmokji,” which had audiences fired up across broadcasts including the MBC horror talk show 〈Midnight Spook Talk〉 and various horror channels, has been reborn as a movie. Director Lee Sang-min, who has steadily immersed himself in the horror genre—through shorts such as...
“Salmokji” Craze Takes Over College Campuses! Horror Fan Art Goes Viral

“Salmokji” Craze Takes Over College Campuses! Horror Fan Art Goes Viral

Colleges’ horror clubs get high praise… “It’s so immersive I can’t even reach for the popcorn”—vivid firsthand reviews
A film titled 〈Salmokji〉, which has been building overwhelming box-office momentum since it surpassed its break-even point within seven days of release, has proven that it’s striking a chord with the “Z generation” centered around college campuses.