Korean film Assassin(s) passes 3.3 million viewers after five weeks
Mystery thriller Assassin(s), made by Hive Media Corp. and helmed by filmmaker Hur Jin-ho, has steadily drawn audiences in South Korean theaters over several weeks and ranks among the year's leading domestic releases.
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What happened
Hur Jin-ho directed the mystery film Assassin(s), which Hive Media Corp. produced, and it has stayed in South Korean cinemas for weeks. Its audience has grown steadily, and it has held a place among the year's top Korean films.
Why it matters
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Timeline
- Oct 18, 7:00 PM ET: Assassin(s) passes 3.24 million viewers after 20 days in theaters.
- Oct 19, 7:38 PM ET: The film reaches 3.26 million viewers in its fifth week, and audiences continue to praise it.
- Oct 20, 1:27 AM ET: The film passes 3.3 million viewers, ranks fourth among 2026 Korean releases, and its makers hold an appreciation event for viewers.
Coverage
- Assassins surpasses 3.3 million, ranks top 4 in South Korea box office (OSEN)
- The Assassin(s) Tops 3.3M, Ranks 4th in 2026 Korean Box Office (OSEN)
- Assassin(s) tops Korean box office for 21st straight day (OSEN)
- The Assassin(s) Maintains Box Office Leadership for 21 Days, Fifth Week (OSEN)
- Korea Box Office: Anime Sensation 'Chiikawa' Dominates Weekend (variety.com)
- Assassin(s) tops Korea box office, rewards fans with posters and gifts (OSEN)
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