Superpowered comedy and real-life controversy lead the Korean box office
🎬 'High Five' Secures the Top Spot
The Korean superhero comedy 'High Five' (dir. Kang Hyoung-chul) continues its box office reign. According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted 75,614 viewers on June 2, securing first place for two consecutive days.
- Cumulative audience: 471,115
- Real-time ticketing share: 19.6% (as of June 3, 9:44 AM)
With the presidential election holiday, Memorial Day, and the upcoming weekend, the film is expected to extend its lead.
📢 About the Movie
'High Five' tells the story of five strangers who gain unexpected superpowers after organ transplants. The film blends comedy, action, and fantasy in a uniquely Korean way.
Cast: Lee Jae-in, Ahn Jae-hong, Yoo Ah-in, Ra Mi-ran, Kim Hee-won, Oh Jung-se
🎥 Newcomer 'Shinmyeong' Opens at No.2
The politically charged film 'Shinmyeong' (dir. Kim Nam-kyun), which centers around former president Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife, debuted strong with 60,140 moviegoers on its opening day.
- Total attendance: 72,972
🎞️ Box Office Ranking Highlights
- 🥇 High Five — 471K total
- 🥈 Shinmyeong — 73K total
- 🥉 Mission: Impossible III (starring Tom Cruise) — 2.53M cumulative viewers
- 🧊 Soju War (opened same day as High Five) — 157,321 total viewers
Korea's box office is heating up with both genre-defying heroes and headline-inspired drama.
[Photo Credit: Official Movie Posters]
