Overview

• The film has held the No. 1 spot at the Korean box office for 18 consecutive days since its July 30 release.
• It has drawn 4.31 million admissions and grossed 40.8 billion won through August 17, according to Korean Film Council data.
• Over the Liberation Day weekend (Aug. 15–17), it added 763,403 admissions and $5.3 million in revenue, marking its third straight No. 1 weekend.
• The government’s ticket-discount program, capped at two 6,000-won coupons per person through Sept. 2, prompted a rush on theater apps and sites.
• Praised for preserving beloved details from Lee Yoon-chang’s webtoon, it stands out in a year when Korean box-office revenue has fallen by roughly a third.