Director Park Chan-wook's latest film No Choice has become a box office hit, drawing over 1 million viewers in its opening week.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system, the movie topped the weekend box office (Sept. 26–28) with 609,280 admissions. Maintaining the No. 1 spot for five consecutive days, it has already attracted a cumulative audience of 1,073,656. The pace is comparable to this year's record-holder Zombie Daughter, which reached 1 million in just four days.

Box Office Leader Over the Holiday

With the Chuseok holiday season underway, industry experts expect No Choice to dominate theaters. Internationally, the film is also enjoying critical acclaim, holding a perfect 100% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

Story and Performances

The film follows a man who, after being laid off, wages his own desperate battle to find re-employment in order to protect his wife, children, and home. Starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, the movie explores the devastating impact of unemployment on an individual and their family.

Critics have praised the combination of striking cinematography, solid direction, and powerful performances, calling it a complete package that resonates with audiences.

Current Box Office Rankings

As of now, No Choice leads the Korean box office, followed by Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc (310,000 viewers) in second place and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc (110,000 viewers) in third.

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