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October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

Unlike the tradition of Korean blockbusters leading box office sales every Chuseok season, this year, 'mid-level comedy' has taken the top spot during the holiday box office.
The highest-grossing film in October was 〈Boss〉. The Korean Film Council (hereafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary' on the 25th. According to the announcement, the total box office revenue for October was 98. 2 billion won, with an audience count of 9.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Choi Yebin X Kim Youngjae 'Hurdle' Confirmed for Release on December 3, Heartwarming Main Trailer Unveiled!

Choi Yebin X Kim Youngjae 'Hurdle' Confirmed for Release on December 3, Heartwarming Main Trailer Unveiled!

The story of high school hurdle athlete Seoyeon (Choi Yebin) who becomes the only guardian of her father (Kim Youngjae) who suddenly collapsed due to a stroke, facing a harsh reality.
The film 〈Hurdle〉 depicts the story of a girl who becomes the only guardian of her family and faces a daily life shaken between making a living and caregiving, confirming its release on December 3 and unveiling the main trailer.
| 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
Im Soo-jung Makes Producer Debut with 'The Second Child'..

Im Soo-jung Makes Producer Debut with 'The Second Child'.. "I Also Did the Pitching for the Korean Film Council"

"While there is artistic value, it is difficult to create original films. I wanted to contribute to bringing such films into the world."
Im Soo-jung is challenging herself in a new field. On the 29th, the YouTube channel TEO released the 101st episode of the web entertainment show 'Salon Drip 2', featuring actress Im Soo-jung as a guest. During her appearance, Im Soo-jung shared behind-the-scenes stories from her current Disney+...
| Kim Ji-yeon
KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

Discount coupons worth 6,000 won per ticket will be issued starting July 25 after receiving applications from each theater
The Korean Film Council has initiated a support program for viewing coupons to revitalize the Korean theater industry. The Korean Film Council (hereinafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 National Movie Viewing Revitalization Support Project Notice (Discount Coupon Project)' on July 9.
| Seongchan Eol
[Box Office] Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee's 'The Intern' pulls off upset over Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' tops 275,000 in opening week

[Box Office] Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee's 'The Intern' pulls off upset over Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' tops 275,000 in opening week

Hollywood remake surpasses 400,000 admissions and takes the box-office crown from a blockbuster foreign film with 11.21 million admissions
The remake 'The Intern', starring Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee, completely upended the box-office standings over its opening weekend. Generational casting proves explosive, takes over the screen According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network on the 21st, 'The Intern'...
| James choi
11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival Opens Today, Five-Day Program Features Eom Hong-gil, Ham Eun-jung

11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival Opens Today, Five-Day Program Features Eom Hong-gil, Ham Eun-jung

Festival opens at the Yeongnam Alps with a green-carpet event on the 18th, bringing together global mountain-film masters from Slovenia and beyond
The 11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival begins its five-day journey at the Yeongnam Alps with an opening ceremony on the 18th. The festival is set to showcase a remarkable lineup of leading figures from Korea and abroad, including mountaineering legend Eom Hong-gil and versatile actor Ham...
| James choi
[Weekend Box Office] Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee's 'The Intern' Tops Chart for Second Day, Upsets 10.96 Million-Viewer 'The Odyssey'

[Weekend Box Office] Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee's 'The Intern' Tops Chart for Second Day, Upsets 10.96 Million-Viewer 'The Odyssey'

The film drew 46,000 viewers the previous day as new releases opening on the 23rd rapidly close the gap in advance bookings
An ensemble that transcends generations shakes up the box office 'The Intern,' a remake led by Korean film veteran Choi Min-sik and rising star Han So-hee, is creating a fresh sensation at theaters. According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system on the 18th, 'The...
| James choi
Choi Min-sik, Han So-hee’s ‘The Intern’ dethrones 10 million-ticket hit ‘The Odyssey’ with 61,000 opening-day admissions

Choi Min-sik, Han So-hee’s ‘The Intern’ dethrones 10 million-ticket hit ‘The Odyssey’ with 61,000 opening-day admissions

Box office leader changes hands for first time in 42 days as CGV Egg Score signals strong start at 95%
Cross-generational ensemble shakes up the box office A cross-generational ensemble led by Choi Min-sik, a towering figure in South Korean cinema, and rising star Han So-hee has upended the box office. The new film ‘The Intern’ drew more than 60,000 moviegoers on its opening day, surpassing...
| James choi
Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉 Hits 10 Million in Korea — and Raises Bigger Questions

Nolan has surprised audiences again. Director Christopher Nolan's new film 〈Odyssey〉 surpassed 10 million admissions on September 6. To mark the milestone, Cineplay’s reporters revisited the questions and reservations the film left with each of us.
| Kim Ji-yeon