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Korean Box Office: 'The Assassin(s)' Leads with 'Chiikawa' Close Behind

Updated 2026-10-05 01:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

In South Korea, Hur Jin-ho’s political crime thriller ‘The Assassin(s)’ topped the box office in admissions over the weekend. The Japanese animated film ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island’ came in second place.

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Korea Box Office: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Holds Admissions Lead as ‘Chiikawa’ Generates Top Weekend Gross

Director Hur Jin-ho’s political crime thriller “The Assassin(s)” held the top position at the South Korean box office in admissions over the weekend of Oct. 2–4, though Japanese animated feature “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” captured the frame&#

2026-10-05 01:05 UTC