The King's Warden box-office surge + Salmokji horror milestone
Key Questions
How much has The King's Warden earned at the box office?
The film has surpassed 16 million admissions and $106 million in revenue, placing it at number 2 all-time in Korea. It also received the Baeksang Grand Prize for its performance.
What record did Salmokji break in the Korean horror genre?
Salmokji reached 3.17 million viewers to become the top-grossing Korean horror film ever. It overtook the 23-year record previously held by A Tale of Two Sisters during the Q1 box office boom.
What is the current status of The King's Warden's theatrical run?
The highlight is climaxing with strong ongoing momentum in admissions and awards recognition. Exports are also contributing to its international success.
How does Salmokji compare to other Korean horror films historically?
It has surpassed previous benchmarks to claim the number 1 spot among K-horror titles. This milestone comes amid a broader surge in Korean box office performance and overseas sales.
What other achievements has The King's Warden received besides box office numbers?
It earned the Baeksang Grand Prize in addition to its commercial success. The film continues to perform strongly in a competitive Q1 market.
Hit 16M+ admissions/$106M+ (#2 all-time); Baeksang Grand Prize. Salmokji reaches 3.17M to become #1 K-horror amid Q1 BO and exports boom.