Despite strong numbers, 'Wicked' fails to revive the sluggish South Korean box office, as 'Hidden Face' emerges as another top contender.
beat sheet
'Wicked' claimed a 45% share of the box office in Korea, earning $3.58 million from 501,000 admissions, but fell short of sparking a much-needed industry boost.
The thriller 'Hidden Face' debuted at #2, demonstrating the local audience's continued appetite for domestic films alongside the Hollywood blockbuster.
Despite strong numbers, 'Wicked' fails to revive the sluggish South Korean box office, as 'Hidden Face' emerges as another top contender.
beat sheet
'Wicked' claimed a 45% share of the box office in Korea, earning $3.58 million from 501,000 admissions, but fell short of sparking a much-needed industry boost.
The thriller 'Hidden Face' debuted at #2, demonstrating the local audience's continued appetite for domestic films alongside the Hollywood blockbuster.