'The Assassin(s)' claims Chuseok box office crown as admissions top 1.3 mil.
The Chuseok holiday box office has found its clear winner. Director Hur Jin-ho's historical thriller "The Assassin(s)" held the top spot for four consecutive days since its Sept. 23 release, drawing 432,341 admissions on Saturday alone to garner a total of over 1.3 million, according to data from the Korean Film Council. “The Assassin(s)” has also topped advance ticket sales for eight straight…
The Chuseok holiday season has crowned "The Assassin(s)" as the box office champion in South Korea. Director Hur Jin-ho's historical thriller has dominated the screens for four straight days since its release on September 23, accumulating over 1.3 million admissions, according to the Korean Film Council. Saturday alone saw a staggering 432,341 viewers flock to theaters to witness the film.
Moreover, "The Assassin(s)" has claimed the top spot in advance ticket sales for an impressive eight consecutive days, beginning well before its theatrical debut. This streak has remained unbroken by any other Chuseok release, including the casino crime sequel "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," which opened on the same day but garnered 663,140 admissions through Saturday, placing it a distant second.
Directed by Hur Jin-ho, "The Assassin(s)" reimagines the investigation into the 1974 assassination of first lady Yuk Young-soo. The film revolves around the daring journalists and detectives who risk their careers and personal safety to uncover the truth behind the attack. With its compelling narrative and star-studded cast featuring Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, the movie has already surpassed the 1 million admissions milestone just four days after its release, putting it on a clear path to success.
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