'Assassination' Reclaims Top Spot on Korean Box Office in its 5th Week

Cumulative Audience Surpasses 3.34 Million... Records 22 Consecutive Days at No. 1Gains Attention at Singapore International Film Festival After Toronto"The Assassins," released on the 23rd of last month, reclaimed the top spot at the box office among new releases in its fifth week of release. / Hive Media Corp[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byul] The film "The Assassins" has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Korean film box office in its fifth week of release.According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network of Screen Attendance on the 25th, "The Assassins" (directed by Hur Jin-ho) ranked first on the Korean film box office on the 24th. As of 7 a.m. on the 25th, the cumulative audience count was 3,348,403.This marks the second time "The Assassins" has topped the Korean film box office for 22 consecutive days since its release on the 23rd of last month, and it has now regained its top position amidst the release of new films.The film is about the investigation into the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady, which shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. Hur Jin-ho directed the film, with actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho starring in the lead roles.Positive reviews from audiences are also pouring in. The film received a 92% Golden Egg score on CGV, a 9.2-point rating from Lotte Cinema viewers, and an 8.9-point rating from Naver real viewers. With continued positive feedback, the film is maintaining its box office success even in its fifth week of release.The film has also garnered attention at international film festivals. It was previously selected as a runner-up for the Audience Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and was screened as the opening film at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival on the 21st.The Singapore International Film Festival Executive Committee praised the film, stating, "It shows a remarkable achievement in terms of production scale, ambition, and outstanding directing in handling visuals," and "It is one of the notable achievements of Korean cinema today.""The Assassins," which has been ranked among the top 4 highest-grossing Korean films of 2026, is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]