The film 'Gunch' maintained its position at the top of the weekend box office for the fourth consecutive week.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket sales network, 'Gunch' attracted 301,052 viewers from June 12 to June 14, securing the number one spot. Its total audience now stands at 5,212,823.
'Gunch' tells the story of isolated survivors in a building under lockdown due to an unidentified infection outbreak, facing off against infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable ways. Its continued success indicates a strong long-term performance.
In second place was 'Wild Thing,' which drew 205,103 viewers during the same period, bringing its cumulative total to 869,723. The comedy film follows a three-member mixed dance group, 'Triangle,' which, after a sudden disbandment two decades ago, embarks on a reckless challenge to seize a second chance at success.
Rounding out the top three was 'Disclosure Day,' which attracted 112,389 viewers over the weekend, with a total of 194,671. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this sci-fi film centers around a world-shattering revelation.
'Backroom' recorded 108,741 viewers during the same timeframe, reaching a cumulative total of 976,074. With just 19 days since its release, it is on the verge of surpassing 1 million viewers.
'Backroom' tells the story of Clark and Mary, who encounter inexplicable events in a bizarre space characterized by yellow walls and endless fluorescent lights. The film is experiencing an unusual box office trend for a foreign thriller, driven by weekday repeat viewings and new weekend audiences.
As 'Gunch' surpasses 5 million viewers and remains at the top of the box office, 'Wild Thing' is approaching the 900,000 viewer mark. Meanwhile, foreign films like 'Disclosure Day' and 'Backroom' continue to draw audiences, intensifying competition in the summer theater landscape.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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