Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Remains Unstoppable as Yeon Sang-ho Thriller ‘Paradise Lost’ Debuts
Japanese animated sensation “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” maintained a commanding grip on the South Korean box office over the…
Variety reports: Japanese animated sensation “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” maintained a commanding grip on the South Korean box office over the weekend of Oct. 23–25, capturing nearly 45% of nationwide ticket revenue in its fourth frame.
According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Toho-distributed.
This entertainment story centres on Japan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Korea Box Office, Anime Phenomenon and Chiikawa’ Remains Unstoppable.
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