Sal-mok-ji leads South Korean weekend box office for third consecutive week

4 articles · Updated · 스타뉴스 · Apr 27

The horror film attracted 343,463 viewers from April 24 to 26, bringing its cumulative admissions to 1,983,763 as of April 27.
Sal-mok-ji has maintained the top spot for 19 straight days, outperforming new releases like 'Ran 12.3' and 'Crayon Shin-chan', and is expected to continue its strong run.
Directed by Lee Sang-min and starring Kim Hye-yoon, the film has earned $13.9 million since April 8 and now ranks eighth globally, fueled by repeat viewings and strong word-of-mouth.

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