The hit comedy-horror film continues its box office reign with record-breaking speed, surpassing its break-even point within a week.
🎬 Fastest Break-Even Korean Film of 2025
As of 6:40 PM KST on August 5, Zombie Daughter has officially surpassed 2.2 million moviegoers, according to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing network.
The film premiered on July 30 and has maintained the No.1 spot at the Korean box office for seven consecutive days, making it the fastest Korean film to break even in 2025.
🧟 Record-Setting Start
Even before reaching the BEP, Zombie Daughter had already set several milestones:
- Highest opening score of any Korean film this year
- Best opening for a Korean comedy of all time
- Fastest film to hit 1 million admissions in 2025
🎟️ Strong Weekday Demand
Despite it being a weekday, more than 100,000 people had pre-booked tickets by 7:20 PM, holding a 17.5% real-time reservation rate, suggesting the film's momentum will continue into the coming weeks.
📖 Based on a Popular Webtoon
Zombie Daughter is a human comedy adapted from a hit webtoon. The story follows a father (played by Jo Jung-suk) who secretly trains to protect his daughter after she becomes a zombie.
😂 Heartfelt Laughs + Stellar Cast
The film blends humor and emotion, earning praise as a textbook family comedy.
Performances from Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jung-eun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yoon Kyung-ho, and rookie Choi Yu-ri have been key to the film's viral popularity, especially for their comedic timing.
