Korean box office posts best first half since pandemic

Korean films powered the country's theatrical market to its strongest first half since the COVID-19 pandemic, with overall revenue climbing 41.9 percent year over year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Korean Film Council. Theaters grossed 579 billion won ($399 million) from 57 million admissions between January and June, both sharply up from the same stretch last year. Homegrown titles led the charge. Korean films took in 370.2 billion won on 37.4 million ticket sales, up 81.7 perce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the revenue increase for Korean box office?

Overall revenue climbed 41.9 percent year over year.

How much did Korean films earn in the first half?

Korean films earned 370.2 billion won from 37.4 million ticket sales.

How many total admissions were recorded?

There were 57 million admissions between January and June.

What period does this report cover?

The report covers the first half of the year, from January to June.