[Dispatch=Reporter Jung Tae-yun] The film "Assassin(s)" (directed by Hur Jin-ho) surpassed 1 million viewers just four days after its release.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated cinema ticket system, "Assassin(s)" recorded a cumulative audience of 1,057,760 as of 7 a.m. on the 26th.

Starting as the number one box office film on its opening day, it has maintained the top position consecutively and sustained its box office momentum. It proved its box office power by surpassing 1 million viewers in the early days of the Chuseok holiday.

It is recording the same pace as "Odyssey," which dominated the theater market in the first half of this year, and "Spring in Seoul," which received recognition for both artistic quality and box office appeal.

"Assassin(s)" is based on a true story, and with solid completion and strong performances from the actors, it continues to receive praise from actual viewers.

It is expected to maintain momentum through the weekend. As of 9:09 a.m. on the 26th, it ranked first in real-time advance booking rates. With 27.4%, 222,122 people had reserved tickets for the film.

Second place is held by "Odyssey" with 17.4%, showing strong staying power. Third place is "Theatrical Version Chiakawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island." Fourth place is "Tazza: Song of Beelzebub."

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