“HOPE” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers

Less than five days into its run, “HOPE” has already hit the 2 million mark!

On July 19, film distributor Plus M Entertainment announced that “HOPE” had surpassed 2 million moviegoers at around 1 p.m. KST that day.

“HOPE” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to reach 2 million moviegoers, outpacing the recent hit “Colony.” Just two days ago, “HOPE” also broke the record for the fastest film of 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers.

Directed by Na Hong Jin, “HOPE” is a sci-fi action thriller about a police outpost chief struggling to defend his village from an unimaginable threat. The film’s star-studded cast includes Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon, along with Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “HOPE”!

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

“HOPE” is off to a promising start at the box office!

On July 17, the Korean Film Council announced that as of 12 p.m. KST that day, “HOPE” had recorded a total of 1,003,960 moviegoers.

“HOPE” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, outpacing the recent blockbuster “Colony” and the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.” “HOPE” first hit theaters on July 15, meaning that it took less than three days to reach the milestone.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “HOPE”!

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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“The Eyes” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers

“The Eyes” has surpassed 1 million moviegoers!

According to the Korean Film Council, the film officially surpassed 1 million moviegoers on the afternoon of July 9.

“The Eyes” is a suspenseful thriller that tells the story of Seo Jin (Shin Min Ah), a woman who is gradually losing her sight due to a genetic disease, as she sets out to investigate the suspicious death of her twin sister.

Driven by its gripping storyline and the cast’s powerful performances, “The Eyes” has continued to attract audiences and maintain strong box office momentum. The film is climbing back up the charts, drawing even more viewers in its second week of release than in its first week. It is currently ranked No. 6 at the 2026 Korean box office.

To commemorate the milestone, cast members Shin Min Ah, Kim Nam Hee, Lee Seung Ryong, and Kim Young Ah posed for celebratory group photos.

Check out the photos below!

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“Wild Sing” Surpasses 1 Million Moviegoers

“Wild Sing” is off to a promising start at the box office!

On June 20, the Korean Film Council announced that as of 8 a.m. KST that day, “Wild Sing” had officially reached a total of 1,013,519 moviegoers.

“Wild Sing” was first released on June 3, meaning that it took less than 18 days to reach the milestone.

Starring Kang Dong Won, Um Tae Goo, Park Ji Hyun, and Oh Jung Se, “Wild Sing” is a comedy movie that tells the story of TRIANGLE, a once-popular co-ed trio that fell into obscurity after an unfortunate incident put a halt to their career. The film follows their chaotic journey as they attempt to reunite and make a comeback 20 years after their glory days.

With a budget of 8 billion won (approximately $5.24 million), “Wild Sing” has a break-even point of approximately 2 million moviegoers.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Wild Sing”!

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“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” Surpasses 4 Million Moviegoers + Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Do So

The film “Colony” has surpassed 4 million moviegoers just two weeks after its release!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” recorded a cumulative total of 4,000,131 moviegoers as of 5:12 p.m. KST on June 3, achieving the feat just 14 days after its release.

The film has now become the fastest Korean release of 2026 to surpass 4 million admissions. Previously, it reached 1 million moviegoers on its fourth day, 2 million on its fifth day, and 3 million on its 10th day. By surpassing 4 million admissions on its 14th day, the film continues to set new records for the fastest box office milestones among films released this year.

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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“Colony” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 3 Million Moviegoers

Just 10 days into its run, “Colony” has already broken even at the box office!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” reached a cumulative total of 3,109,480 moviegoers on May 30 as it remained No. 1 at the box office. The film first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took just 10 days to hit the 3 million mark and reach its breakeven point.

“Colony” has now become the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million, 2 million, and 3 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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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.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

Watch Ji Chang Wook on his new variety show “Kumusta” on Viki:

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“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.

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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