“Colony” Surpasses 5 Million Moviegoers Faster Than 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hit

“Colony” continues its reign at No. 1 at the Korean box office!

On the morning of June 13 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had officially reached a total of 5,007,673 moviegoers. The film was first released on May 21, meaning that it took less than 24 days to hit the 5 million mark.

Notably, “Colony” reached the milestone two days faster than last year’s “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” which was Korea’s biggest box office hit of 2025.

“Colony” is only the second film released in 2026 to surpass 5 million moviegoers, following the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

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“Colony” Becomes Fastest 2026 Film To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers At Korean Box Office

“Colony” is quickly gaining widespread popularity!

According to the Korean Film Council’s (KOFIC) Korean Box Office Information (KOBIS), “Colony” garnered over 2 million moviegoers in just five days, making it the fastest film released in 2026 to reach 2 million moviegoers at the Korean Box Office, outpacing “The King’s Warden,” “Salmokji: Whispering Waters,” “Project Hail Mary,” and more. Previously, “Colony” also became the fastest film of 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers.

Furthermore, “Colony” achieved this new milestone one day faster than the 2025 hit film “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” raising anticipation for what records “Colony” will continue to set.

Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” is a zombie film about survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to a rapidly mutating virus as they face the ever-growing threat of the infected, who evolve in unpredictable ways. The star-studded cast includes Jun Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rok, Koo Kyo Hwan, and Go Soo.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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Park Ji Hoon Talks About His Recent Box Office Hit “The King’s Warden,” Upcoming Projects, And More

Actor and singer Park Ji Hoon has graced the cover of the May issue of the fashion magazines Singles Korea and Singles Japan!

Much like the name of his fan club MAY, Park Ji Hoon has become the dazzling protagonist of May, adorning a total of five covers—four for Singles Korea and one for Singles Japan—making the May issue even more special.

In the accompanying interview, Park Ji Hoon shared his thoughts on the record-breaking achievement of “The King’s Warden,” which currently ranks as the second most-attended Korean film of all time. He expressed his affection for the project and his current state of mind, saying, “I am grateful for all the love I’ve received, but I am trying not to get carried away and stay grounded as usual.”

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Regarding the Wanna One reality show “Wanna One Go: Back to Base,” which reunited the group after seven years, he reflected, “The time I spent as a member of Wanna One remains like a dream to me.”

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When asked why he chose his next project “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” which is set to premiere on May 11, Park Ji Hoon showed his well-known side as a “military enthusiast” among fans, stating that the military setting was both interesting and appealing.

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He stated that he was further drawn to the project because it is not just a simple military story but one where the world-building expands through “cooking.” However, he revealed that the biggest reason was simply that “the script was incredibly fun,” raising anticipation for the drama.

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Furthermore, reflecting on his experience appearing in several webtoon-based projects such as “Weak Hero Class 1,” “Love Song for Illusion,” “Love Revolution,” and “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” Park Ji Hoon shared his serious approach and method for character preparation. He said, “I believe there is a difference between what a webtoon can convey and what can be expressed when it is adapted into video format. That is why I try to grasp the core elements of the character and bring those to life rather than trying to perfectly replicate the webtoon.”

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Park Ji Hoon’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the May issue of Singles Korea.

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“Salmokji: Whispering Water” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers After Topping Box Office For 9 Days In A Row

“Salmokji: Whispering Water” is off to a strong start at the box office!

Ever since its release on April 8, the new horror film starring Kim Hye Yoon and Lee Jong Won has enjoyed an uninterrupted nine-day streak at No. 1 at the Korean box office.

On April 17, the Korean Film Council announced that “Salmokji: Whispering Water” had officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers, meaning that it took less than 10 days to hit the 1 million mark.

Notably, “Salmokji: Whispering Water” is the fastest horror film to reach the milestone since the 2019 movie “Metamorphosis.”

“Salmokji: Whispering Water” tells the story of a production crew sent to a reservoir named Salmokji to reshoot road-view footage after an unidentified figure was spotted in their initial footage. There, they encounter a mysterious presence lurking in the deep, dark water.

Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!

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“The King’s Warden” Overtakes “Extreme Job” To Become Korea’s 2nd Biggest Box Office Hit Of All Time

“The King’s Warden” is officially Korea’s biggest box office hit in over a decade!

On April 11 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that as of that morning, “The King’s Warden” had recorded a total of 16,283,970 moviegoers.

As a result, “The King’s Warden” has now overtaken the beloved 2019 hit “Extreme Job” to become the second most-attended Korean movie of all time.

The only Korean film with a higher number of box-office admissions to date is the 2014 blockbuster “The Admiral: Roaring Currents,” which recorded a total of 17,613,682 moviegoers by the end of its run.

Meanwhile, “The King’s Warden” already became the highest-grossing Korean film of all time last month.

Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!

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