‘스파이더맨’ ‘오디세이’ 피했더니…한국 영화들, 추석 연휴에 치킨게임

Big-budget Korean movies 'Intern' and 'Possible Love' are set to release during the Korean holiday season, with 'Intern' opening on September 16th and 'Possible Love' on September 23rd. These films have distinct target audiences and relatively modest budgets compared to the high-budget projects like 'A Murderers' and 'Belzebuth's Song'.

However, the arrival of these Hollywood blockbusters 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'Odyssey' has shifted the market focus towards these summer releases, leaving limited room for local productions to compete. This has led to a dilemma for distributors, who are concerned about the impact on their revenue. 'A Murderers' and 'Belzebuth's Song' were initially scheduled for September 23rd, but their release dates are still uncertain due to the intense competition.

The last Korean commercial film, 'Alive Again', will release on October 30th, just before the Korean Thanksgiving holiday to avoid overlapping with the blockbuster releases. Despite the challenges, the filmmakers are determined to make a mark in the market.