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[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million
'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' proves its staying power by surpassing 1.28 million viewers, while No. 2 'Assassins' reaches the 3 million mark
The power of a singular universe drives the 'Chiikawa' syndrome The animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' edged out director Heo Jin-ho's blockbuster 'Assassins' by an exceptionally narrow margin over the Hangul Day holiday weekend to take the top spot at the box office.