Korea has a unique way of keeping track of the box office. Whereas most countries measure a film's success in dollars grossed, Koreans count the number of tickets sold, because every theater is required to report daily sales to the state-run Korean Film Council. The ultimate milestone in that system is 10 million tickets. In a country of 51 million, it has long been considered the benchmark of a true megahit, the equivalent of a $1 billion worldwide gross in Hollywood. Only 34 films have crossed
It is considered the benchmark of a true megahit, similar to a $1 billion gross in Hollywood.
Korea tracks box office success by counting the number of tickets sold, as theaters report daily sales to the Korean Film Council.
Only 34 films have crossed the 10 million admissions milestone in Korea.
It represents a significant cultural and commercial success in the Korean film industry.