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My Daughter Is a Zombie Tops Korean Box Office for 18th Day With 4.31 Million Admissions

Government ticket-discount coupons have fueled unprecedented audience turnout for the horror comedy.

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This still, provided by NEW, shows Soo-ah (Choi Yu-ri) and her zookeeper father, Jung-hwan, portrayed by Jo Jung-suk. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The film has drawn 4.31 million viewers and earned 40.8 billion won through Aug. 17, holding the No. 1 spot for 18 straight days.
  • It became the first 2025 release to surpass 4 million admissions after crossing that threshold over the Liberation Day holiday weekend.
  • South Korea’s government launched the 6,000-won ticket-discount program on July 25, with two coupons per person valid through Sept. 2, sparking a booking surge.
  • Audiences praised the adaptation’s faithfulness to the original webtoon, highlighting preserved details and the emotional bond at its core.
  • Following its Taiwan release on Aug. 1, the film is rolling out across Asia and Oceania as it builds on its domestic momentum.