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Director Na Hong-jin's "Hope" continues its box office run by holding the number one spot for nine consecutive days.
According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 24th, "Hope" drew 115,010 viewers the previous day, securing the box office number one position. The cumulative audience count stands at 2,648,443.
"Hope" has held the top box office spot for nine consecutive days. As the film with the highest opening score among director Na Hong-jin's works, "Hope" broke through 10 thousand won viewers in just three days and 2 million viewers in five days, setting a new record for the fastest box office milestone of the year. It is expected to easily surpass 3 million viewers this weekend.
Following "Hope," "Minions & Monsters" drew 16,716 viewers to secure the second spot on the box office, with "Moana" (13,261), "The Eye" (9,417), and "Toy Story 5" (8,043) trailing behind.
However, next week is expected to bring variables to "Hope's" bid for retaining the number one box office spot.
The top ticket booking rate belongs to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which opens in five days. As of 8 a.m., it recorded a booking rate of 49.5% and 397,314 booked viewers, maintaining an overwhelming lead. "Hope" followed with a booking rate of 25.3% and 202,983 booked viewers.
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