"Assassin(s)" ranks number one at the box office for three consecutive weeks... surpasses 3 million cumulative viewers

The film ″Assassin(s)″ surpassed 3 million cumulative viewers, becoming the fifth Korean film released in 2026 to reach 3 million viewers. According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, ″Assassin(s)″ exceeded 3 million cumulative viewers as of 8 a.m. on October 12. The film ranked first at the Korean film box office on October 11 and surpassed 3 million viewers on its 20th day since release. It proved its box office competitiveness by topping the overall box office for a total of 15 days since its release. From October 5 to 11, the third week after release, it attracted 758,587 viewers, securing first place in the weekly overall box office for three consecutive weeks. The third-week audience number increased by about 90,000 compared to the second week’s 667,698 viewers, showing a stronger box office momentum in the third week. It has never lost the top spot in the weekly overall box office since its release. Audience ratings also showed an upward trend. The Naver real-viewer rating rose from 8.0 to 8.8, and the CGV Golden Egg index also increased. Viewers praised the actors’ performances, solid storyline, and tense direction, expressing their intention to watch the film again. ″Assassin(s)″ is a story that traces the suspicions and background of the assassination attempt on the First Lady on August 15, 1974. It stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, and is directed by Hur Jin-ho. It is currently screening in theaters nationwide.