Yonhap News7/5/2026CultureSouth Korea
South Korean Film Admissions Surge 75% in H1, Led by 'The King's Warden'
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- South Korean films saw a 75% increase in admissions in the first half of the year, reaching 37.4 million viewers.
- This surge was largely driven by the historical film 'The King's Warden,' which alone attracted 16.9 million admissions, becoming the second-most-watched film in South Korea's history.
- Ticket sales also rose significantly.
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South Korean films saw a 75% increase in admissions in the first half of the year, reaching 37.4 million viewers. This surge was largely driven by the historical film 'The King's Warden,' which alone attracted 16.9 million admissions, becoming the second-most-watched film in South Korea's history. Ticket sales also rose significantly.
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