The Korean film The Assassin(s), starring Lee Min Ho, Yoo Hae Jin, and Park Hae Il, continues its strong box office run after surpassing 3.19 million moviegoers and holding the No. 1 spot among Korean films for 19 consecutive days.
According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system on October 18, The Assassin(s) recorded a total of 3,192,758 admissions, marking another major achievement as the movie enters its fifth week in theaters.
Despite competition from newly released films, The Assassin(s) has maintained its position as the highest-ranking Korean film at the box office for 19 straight days.
The movie also ranked No. 1 in reservation rates among Korean films during its fourth weekend, showing continued audience interest more than a month after its release.
Directed by Heo Jin Ho, known for Christmas in August and One Fine Spring Day, The Assassin(s) is a historical mystery thriller that explores the questions and circumstances surrounding the assassination of South Korea's first lady on August 15, 1974.
Alongside its box office success, the film has received positive ratings from moviegoers across major Korean ticketing and review platforms.
The Assassin(s) currently holds a 92% Golden Egg Index on CGV, a 9.2 audience rating on Lotte Cinema, and an 8.9 rating from verified viewers on Naver.
Audience reactions have also highlighted the film's suspenseful storytelling, strong performances, and direction.
One viewer commented, "I was completely immersed without a moment of boredom," while another praised the cast, saying, "The actors' performances were incredible."
Other viewers described the movie as consistently tense and praised director Heo Jin Ho's storytelling.
With more than 3.19 million admissions, strong audience ratings, and 19 consecutive days at No. 1 among Korean films, The Assassin(s) continues to demonstrate its staying power at the Korean box office.
Attention is now turning to whether the film can maintain its momentum throughout its fifth week and reach another major admissions milestone.
