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'Kokuh' Takes the Top Spot! Sets Record for All-Time Live-Action Film in Japan

'Kokuh' Takes the Top Spot! Sets Record for All-Time Live-Action Film in Japan

Surpassing 'Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge' which held the position for 22 years
〈Kokuh〉 has demonstrated its power by reclaiming the number one spot in the all-time box office rankings in Japan.Directed by Lee Sang-il, 〈Kokuh〉 tells the life story of Kikuo, who was born as the son of a yakuza but rose to fame as an onnagata (a male actor who plays female roles in kabuki, where...
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.
2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

Third Visit to Korea.. GV, Stage Greetings, etc. Held
The film 〈8 Exit〉's 'Walking Man' is once again coming to Korea. The film 〈8 Exit〉, shining as the box office number one among Japanese live-action films released in 2025, has opened reservations for Coach Yamato's encore stage greeting and GV to repay the warm support of Korean audiences.
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle', Achieves 1st Place at the Korean Box Office in 2025

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle', Achieves 1st Place at the Korean Box Office in 2025

Surpassing 5.64 million viewers, ahead of the previous number one 'My Daughter is a Zombie'
〈Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle〉 has risen to become the highest-grossing film of all time in 2025.Featuring the final showdown between the man-eating demons and the Demon Slayer Corps, 〈Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle〉 was released on August 22...
'Alone Prince' Ranks No. 1 at the Korean Box Office on Opening Weekend!

'Alone Prince' Ranks No. 1 at the Korean Box Office on Opening Weekend!

Proving unanimous appeal and laughter across generations
The film 〈Alone Prince〉 is delivering a fresh comic romance this fall, and it has claimed the top spot at the Korean box office during its opening weekend, receiving a hot response from audiences of all ages. 〈Alone Prince〉 is a survival comic romance featuring 'Kang Jun-woo' (Lee Kwang-soo), an...
[Korean Box Office] Movie 'Wicked: For Good' Debuts at Number One in Opening Weekend Box Office... Forecasting a Box Office Hit

[Korean Box Office] Movie 'Wicked: For Good' Debuts at Number One in Opening Weekend Box Office... Forecasting a Box Office Hit

Achieved a 40.1% market share in revenue just two days after release... Director Jon Chu's musical direction has resonated
The film 'Wicked: For Good', based on the musical, has topped the box office in its opening weekend, forecasting a box office hit. According to the integrated ticket sales network on the 21st, 'Wicked: For Good' was viewed by over 52,000 people on the previous day (20th), achieving a 40.
Vietnam Box Office No. 1 'Ancestor Is Watching' Resonates with Korean Audiences! Relay of Positive Reviews!

Vietnam Box Office No. 1 'Ancestor Is Watching' Resonates with Korean Audiences! Relay of Positive Reviews!

〈Ancestor Is Watching〉 is a horror film that depicts the chaotic cooperation between a ghost brother and a creator sister who wander away from home.
After the premiere of 〈Ancestor Is Watching〉, which features the chaotic cooperation between a ghost brother and a creator sister, a series of positive reviews from viewers has caught attention. The horror comedy 〈Ancestor Is Watching〉 begins when an SNS star returns to their hometown to gain views...
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
'Exit 8' & 'National Treasure' Targeting the Korean Box Office with Different Charms!

'Exit 8' & 'National Treasure' Targeting the Korean Box Office with Different Charms!

Live-action Japanese film in the second half of 2025
With positive reviews from actual viewers, the film 'Exit 8' has surpassed 400,000 cumulative viewers and is on a successful run, while 'National Treasure', directed by Lee Sang-il, is expected to lead the box office for live-action Japanese films in the second half of 2025.
'Chainsaw Man: The Movie' Achieves 7th Place in Box Office for Korean Releases This Year

'Chainsaw Man: The Movie' Achieves 7th Place in Box Office for Korean Releases This Year

It seems likely to surpass the record of 'Mickey 17' at 3 million viewers.
〈Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Part〉 has secured the 7th place in the box office rankings for Korean releases this year. Released in South Korea on September 26, 〈Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Part〉 has attracted 2. 97 million viewers as of November 9.