The film Salmokji has reached its break-even point on its seventh day of release, marking one of the fastest box office successes of the year.

Since its premiere, the movie has held No.1 at the box office for six consecutive days. As of April 14, it surpassed 800,000 admissions, achieving profitability in just one week—the fastest pace among films released this year.

Rising Horror Phenomenon

"Salmokji" is a horror film centered on a mysterious figure captured during a road-view shoot. A production team returns to a reservoir for reshoots, only to encounter something lurking beneath the dark waters.

The film is drawing comparisons to Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, positioning itself as a new spring-season horror hit. Audience interpretations are spreading rapidly, fueling what many describe as a "horror syndrome."

From Screen to Real-World Hotspot

The real-life filming location—Salmokji Lake in Yesan County, South Chungcheong Province—has quickly become a nighttime hotspot. Visitors continue to flock to the site even late at night, turning it into an unexpected tourism destination.

Meanwhile, as of 9:34 AM on April 14, "Salmokji" ranks No.1 in real-time ticket reservations, with "Project Hail Mary" following at No.2.