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September 26, 2026

Korean thriller ‘The Assassin(s)’ dominates Chuseok box office

The Korean historical thriller 'The Assassin(s)' is leading advance ticket sales ahead of the Chuseok holiday with over 238,000 tickets sold and 31% of pre-sales. The film, starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Hae-il, is inspired by the dramatic 1974 assassination attempt on President Park Chung-hee. Nolan's 'The Odyssey' ranks second with 17.1% of advance sales, having already become Korea's second most-watched film this year.
Why It Matters
Chuseok is prime movie season in Korea—expect packed theaters and holiday crowds if you're planning to catch a film during this major travel week.
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