“Colony” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 1 Million Moviegoers

“Colony” is off to a strong start at the box office!

On the morning of May 24, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had recorded a total of 1,089,996 moviegoers.

“Colony” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.” “Colony” first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took less than four days to reach the milestone.

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.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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“Salmokji: Whispering Water” Becomes First Korean Horror Film In 23 Years To Surpass 3 Million Moviegoers

“Salmokji: Whispering Water” may be on track to become the most-attended Korean horror film of all time!

On May 10, the Korean Film Council announced that “Salmokji: Whispering Water” had officially surpassed 3 million moviegoers. The film was originally released on April 8, meaning that it took less than 33 days to reach the milestone.

Earlier this week, “Salmokji: Whispering Water” overtook the hit 2018 movie “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum” (which drew a total of 2.68 million moviegoers) to become the second most-attended Korean horror film in box office history.

At present, the only Korean horror film to record more admissions is the classic 2003 movie “A Tale of Two Sisters,” which drew 3.14 million moviegoers over the course of its run.

“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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“Salmokji: Whispering Water” Becomes First Korean Horror Film To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers In 8 Years

“Salmokji: Whispering Water” is continuing its strong run at the box office!

According to the Korean Box Office Information System (KOBIS), “Salmokji: Whispering Water” surpassed 2 million moviegoers as of April 27.

This marks the second Korean movie of 2026 to reach the milestone following “The King’s Warden” as well as the best score for a Korean horror genre film post-pandemic as the first Korean horror film to surpass 2 million moviegoers in eight years following “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.”

To celebrate, the cast members of “Salmokji: Whispering Water” including Kim Hye Yoon, Lee Jong Won, Kim Jun Han, Kim Young Sung, Oh Dong Min, Yoon Jae Chan, and Jang Da A as well as director Lee Sang Min gathered together for a group photo, using rocks to symbolize 2 million.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew!

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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.”

Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!

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