“12.12: The Day” Becomes 6th Most-Watched Korean Film In Box Office History

Jan 25, 2024

“12.12: The Day” continues to soar to new heights at the Korean box office!

According to the Korean Film Council, as of January 25, “12.12: The Day” had reached a total of 12,984,746 moviegoers, extending its own record as the most-watched Korean film released in 2023.

“12.12: The Day” has now overtaken the star-studded 2012 blockbuster “The Thieves” to become the sixth most-watched Korean film in box office history. Even including international films, “12.12: The Day” is already the ninth most-watched movie of all time at the South Korean box office.

The next most-watched Korean film of all time is “Veteran,” which drew over 1.341 million moviegoers to theaters following its release in 2015.

Starring Hwang Jung Min, Jung Woo Sung, Lee Sung Min, and more, “12.12: The Day” is a historical film about the real-life military coup that shook South Korea following the assassination of President Park Chung Hee in 1979.

Congratulations to the film’s cast and crew!

cr: Soompi