'How to Train Your Dragon' Tops Box Office

'How to Train Your Dragon' Tops Box Office, 'High Five' Surpasses 1.5 Million Viewers 

'How to Train Your Dragon' has taken the number one spot at the box office.

According to the Korea Film Promotion Council's integrated computer network, 'How to Train Your Dragon' attracted 318,967 viewers over the weekend (13th-15th), securing the top position. The cumulative number of viewers is 977,829. 'How to Train Your Dragon' tells the story of 'Hiccup,' who is unlike a typical Viking in appearance and personality, and 'Toothless,' a legendary dragon shrouded in mystery. They overcome discrimination and prejudice to forge a special friendship that changes the world. 'How to Train Your Dragon' has maintained a steady performance since its release and is expected to surpass 1 million viewers today.

Following 'How to Train Your Dragon,' the Korean film 'High Five' came in second with 228,725 viewers. The cumulative number of viewers has exceeded 1,503,752, continuing its successful long-run performance.

'High Five' is a comic action film about five people who unexpectedly gain superpowers through organ transplants and encounter those who seek to exploit their abilities. It has topped the Korean film box office for 17 consecutive days. 'Shinmyeong' attracted 119,136 viewers, ranking third with a cumulative total of 585,944 viewers. 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' (112,947 viewers) and 'Candy' (22,445 viewers) followed.

Meanwhile, the total number of moviegoers this weekend was 913,055.

Written by Kim Na Yeon

Translated by Lee So Yun