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Venom secures the box office crown for the second week in South Korea
Venom: The Last Dance has impressively held its ground, clinching the top spot at the South Korea box office for a second consecutive weekend. Despite facing stiff competition from local comedy Amazon Bullseye, the film managed to keep its audience enthralled.
Weekend earnings and overall performance
In its second full weekend, Venom raked in $2.21 million. This marks a drop of 48% compared to the updated figure of $4.45 million from its opening weekend, as reported by Kobis, the Korean Film Council’s tracking service. Since its release on October 23, the movie has amassed a cumulative total of $9.34 million.
New release: Amazon Bullseye
The freshly-released local comedy Amazon Bullseye showcased a promising performance, earning $1.45 million over the weekend and accumulating $2.37 million over its five-day opening run. Directed by Kim Chang-ju, this film narrates the comedic journey of a Korean archery champion who, after surviving a plane crash in the South American jungle, encounters tribesmen with superior bow and arrow skills. The ensuing hilarity reaches its peak when the protagonist brings a trio of tribesmen back to Korea.
Other notable performances
A lesson in family dynamics
Hur Jin-ho’s A Normal Family clinched the third spot by grossing $337,000 in its third weekend. This adaptation of Herman Koch’s The Dinner delves deep into the unsettling discussion between two couples regarding a violent crime committed by their adult children. The film has garnered a total of $4.03 million to date.
Drama and animation making their mark
The Korean drama Love in the Big City secured fourth place with earnings of $282,000, bringing its total since its October 1 release to $5.63 million. Meanwhile, the Japanese animation Weathering With You found its way back into the hearts of the Korean audience, earning $268,000 during its re-release weekend.
In the realm of animated films, the U.S. feature The Wild Robot added $176,000 to its six-week run, accumulating a total of $4.16 million since its release on October 1. Meanwhile, the Russian animated film The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute earned $53,000 over the weekend and $59,000 within its initial five days.
New and returning films
Nicolas Cage’s latest venture, Longlegs, premiered last Wednesday and earned $116,000 over the weekend, reaching a total of $184,000 by the conclusion of its five-day opening.
Korean drama 4 Minutes 44 Seconds, which began screening on Friday, amassed $76,100 over the weekend, narrowly surpassing the re-release of the U.S. drama film The Notebook, which came in ninth.
Rounding out the top ten, the enchanting The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute, a Russian creation, charmed audiences, earning $53,000 over the weekend and achieving a total of $59,000 in its initial five days.
The rise and challenge of films in South Korea
The continued performance of Venom at the South Korea box office illustrates the enduring appeal of Hollywood blockbusters in this market. However, the strong showing from local films like Amazon Bullseye and A Normal Family indicates a robust domestic industry that can give international productions a run for their money. The balance between imported features and homegrown content ensures vibrant cinematic offerings for diverse tastes.
Throughout each weekend, the battle for box office supremacy is a compelling narrative in itself. As films vie for the audience’s attention, the dynamics at play reveal insights into evolving preferences and the competitive prowess within the industry.
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