Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyun Sung's new psychological thriller Paradise Lost is off to a promising start, ranking No. 1 among Korean films at the domestic box office for two consecutive days since its release.
According to data released by the Korean Film Council on October 23, Paradise Lost attracted 14,196 moviegoers on October 22, securing second place in the overall daily box office rankings.
The film has now recorded 38,183 cumulative admissions, maintaining its position as the most-watched Korean movie for two straight days.
Although Paradise Lost ranked second overall, it remained ahead of other Korean releases, including Heo Jin Ho's The Assassin(s), which placed third with 11,153 admissions on October 22.
The latest results give Paradise Lost an encouraging start as it prepares to enter its first weekend in theaters.
Starring Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyun Sung, the psychological thriller follows Ryu So Young, a mother who lost her son in a school camping bus disappearance nine years earlier.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when her son, Ryu Sun Woo, whom she believed had died, suddenly returns.
The film explores the mystery surrounding his disappearance and return while focusing on the emotional struggles of a mother facing an unimaginable situation.
Meanwhile, the animated film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island continued to lead South Korea's overall box office on October 22, attracting 23,254 moviegoers and bringing its cumulative total to 1,927,854 admissions, putting it close to the 2 million mark.
Despite competition from the animated hit, Paradise Lost has maintained its lead among Korean films during its opening two days.
With 38,183 admissions and two consecutive days at No. 1 among Korean movies, Paradise Lost heads into its first weekend with an opportunity to build on its early box office momentum.
Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyun Sung's new psychological thriller Paradise Lost is off to a promising start, ranking No. 1 among Korean films at the domestic box office for two consecutive days since its release.
According to data released by the Korean Film Council on October 23, Paradise Lost attracted 14,196 moviegoers on October 22, securing second place in the overall daily box office rankings.
The film has now recorded 38,183 cumulative admissions, maintaining its position as the most-watched Korean movie for two straight days.
Although Paradise Lost ranked second overall, it remained ahead of other Korean releases, including Heo Jin Ho's The Assassin(s), which placed third with 11,153 admissions on October 22.
The latest results give Paradise Lost an encouraging start as it prepares to enter its first weekend in theaters.
Starring Kim Hyun Joo and Bae Hyun Sung, the psychological thriller follows Ryu So Young, a mother who lost her son in a school camping bus disappearance nine years earlier.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when her son, Ryu Sun Woo, whom she believed had died, suddenly returns.
The film explores the mystery surrounding his disappearance and return while focusing on the emotional struggles of a mother facing an unimaginable situation.
Meanwhile, the animated film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island continued to lead South Korea's overall box office on October 22, attracting 23,254 moviegoers and bringing its cumulative total to 1,927,854 admissions, putting it close to the 2 million mark.
Despite competition from the animated hit, Paradise Lost has maintained its lead among Korean films during its opening two days.
With 38,183 admissions and two consecutive days at No. 1 among Korean movies, Paradise Lost heads into its first weekend with an opportunity to build on its early box office momentum.
