'Hoop,' a divisive film that couldn't be stopped by mixed reviews... Surging via word of mouth, it broke 2.12 million viewers in its opening week [★Movie Chart]

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'Hoop' secured the top spot at the box office with overwhelming dominance in its opening week.

According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network on the 20th, 'Hoop' (directed by Na Hong-jin) drew 1.504 million viewers over the previous weekend (17th–19th), claiming the number one box office position. The cumulative audience count reached 2.129 million.

'Hoop,' continuing its strong performance amid glowing word of mouth since its release, has held the number one box office spot for five consecutive days. Drawing 330,000 viewers on its opening day, it achieved the highest opening score in director Na Hong-jin's filmography. It also became the fastest film this year to surpass 1 million viewers within three days of release and crossed the 2nd million viewer mark by its fifth day. 'Hoop' has maintained an unshakable momentum throughout its entire opening week.

'Minions & Monsters,' an adventure following minions James, Henry, and Ed—characters aspiring to become a ten-million-viewer director with their debut film—as they search for monsters, drew 308,575 viewers to secure the second box office spot. The cumulative audience count reached 374,784.

'Moana' gathered 173,555 viewers to claim third place, followed by 'Toy Story 5' (114,720 viewers) and 'The Eye' (75,565 viewers).

Meanwhile, 'Hoop' tells the story of Pan Seok, a branch office manager at HoPohang located in the demilitarized zone, who learns from local youths that a tiger has appeared. As the entire town goes into alarm, he encounters an unbelievable reality. The film is now playing to great acclaim in theaters nationwide.

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