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[Weekend Box Office News] “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Takes #1 in Its Opening Weekend… “Salmokji” Records the 2nd-Biggest Scare Hit of All Time

[Weekend Box Office News] “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Takes #1 in Its Opening Weekend… “Salmokji” Records the 2nd-Biggest Scare Hit of All Time

“Super Mario Galaxy” Chases Close Behind, Pre-Sale Rate #1 “Michael,” Signaling a Major Shake-Up in the Theater Scene Ahead
A Perfect Return After 20 Years, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” Takes Over the TheatersThe theater scene responded passionately to the return of a masterpiece after 20 years. The film “The Devil Wears Prada 2” topped the box office for its first weekend after release.
| James choi
[Holiday Box Office] 'Super Mario Galaxy' Tops the Weekend, Beating 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'

[Holiday Box Office] 'Super Mario Galaxy' Tops the Weekend, Beating 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'

'Super Mario Galaxy' ranks #1 with 570,000 weekend admissions. 'Salmokji' takes third place in all-time horror box office.
'Super Mario Galaxy' Dominates Theaters, Claiming #1 at the Box OfficeThe power of a globally popular gaming IP proved just as effective on the big screen. During the holiday period, the theaters belonged entirely to 'Super Mario Galaxy'.
| James choi
[Box Office] “Salmokji” Inches Toward 2 Million—Stays #1 for a Third Straight Week… 2 Million Breakthrough Almost Here

[Box Office] “Salmokji” Inches Toward 2 Million—Stays #1 for a Third Straight Week… 2 Million Breakthrough Almost Here

With “Salmokji” Holding the Top Spot for 19 Straight Days, the long-running box-office hit foreshadows a big surge as the hot title “The Devil Wears Prada 2” leads in advance ticket sales.
[Box Office Analysis] “Salmokji” Roars to #1 for Three Straight Weeks… 2 Million Milestone Almost Within ReachThe horror film “Salmokji”, starring “Kim Hye-yoon”, has defended the weekend box-office throne for three straight weeks, proving its strong staying power at the box office.
| 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
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...
| Chua-young
‘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.
| Seongchan Eol
9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

Horror film ‘Salmokji’ becomes a box-office hit, triggering a sharp surge in late-night visitors to the Yesan Reservoir—the real filming location in South Chungcheong (Yesan County). Local authorities have moved to implement emergency safety measures, including vehicle traffic control, and more.
Salmokji Breaks 9.3 Million in Just 8 Days—A ‘Real-Life’ SensationThe horror film ‘Salmokji’ is drawing overwhelming attention, breaking through 930,000 cumulative viewers within just eight days of release. With a steady stream of visitors flooding day and night at ‘Salmokji Reservoir’, located in...
| James choi
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...
| Chua-young
“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.
| Chua-young
[Interview] What’s It Like to Step Into Kim Hye-yoon’s Genre Roles? Kim Hye-yoon on ‘Salmokji’ ②

[Interview] What’s It Like to Step Into Kim Hye-yoon’s Genre Roles? Kim Hye-yoon on ‘Salmokji’ ②

“〈Salmokji〉, it’s a 10/10 movie—but if you say it’s too scary, I feel like audiences won’t come. So I’ll give it a 9.5.”
▶〈Salmokji〉 actor Kim Hye-yoon’s interview continues from Part 1. 〈Salmokji〉 is a horror film built around “experiential” scares. From the perspective of filming an “experiential” movie, was there anything that made this set different from other productions.
| Kim Ji-yeon