‘KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event’ Shakes Up Korea Box Office Chart as ‘The First Ride’ Debuts at No. 1

‘KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event’ Shakes Up Korea Box Office Chart as ‘The First Ride’ Debuts at No. 1

“KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event” struck a chord with Korean audiences, opening in fourth place with $323,000 from 39,000 admissions across 143 screens. At No. 1, South Korean road-trip comedy “The First Ride” debuted atop the Korean box office with $1.56 million from 230,810 admissions and a commanding 28.8% market share, according to KOBIS, […]

The First Ride speeds past competition at the box office, K-pop Demon Hunters Sing-Along lands in top 5

This weekend, South Korea's box office experienced an exciting twist as the K-pop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along event premiered in theatres, but it was the comedic road-trip film The First Ride that claimed the number one position. Data from KOBIS indicates that The First Ride premiered in the top spot with 1.56 million USD generated from 230,810 ticket sales, securing a 28.8 percent market share. Directed by Nam Dae-joong, recognised for The Grea…