Han So-Hee and Choi Min Sik's The Intern becomes first Korean film to top box office in 50 days, beats Odyssey
Kim Do Young's remake of The Intern has taken over the whole office, folks. According to the Korean Film Council's tracking data, as quoted by AllKPop, the film pulled in 61,038 admissions on its September 16 opening day alone, pushing cumulative attendance (advance sales included) to 82,566. Modest numbers on paper, but enough to knock out the reigning heavyweight. The heavyweight being…
Han So-Hee and Choi Min Sik's remake of The Intern has become the first Korean film to lead the box office in over 50 days, surpassing Christopher Nolan's Odyssey. The Korean Film Council reported that the film received 61,038 admissions on its opening day, September 16, resulting in a total of 82,566 cumulative admissions, including advance sales.
This achievement marks a significant shift from the previous trend where Korean films were consistently replaced by international blockbusters. The film's success highlights the growing appeal of local cinema, with the first Korean film reclaiming the top spot in 50 days.
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