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Korea Box Office: ‘Dark Nuns’ Scares Up Top Spot as New Releases Surge


The South Korean box office for the weekend of Jan. 24-26 was led by horror film 'Dark Nuns,' which debuted with a commanding performance.

The South Korean box office for the weekend of Jan. 24-26 was led by horror film “ Dark Nuns,” which debuted with a commanding performance, while action sequel “ Hitman 2 ” also had an impressive start. Action-comedy sequel “Hitman 2” claimed the second spot with a $2.8 million weekend, capturing 30.3% of the market share and drawing 425,198 admissions. With new releases dominating the weekend and “Dark Nuns” claiming the spotlight, the Korean box office saw renewed energy as January draws to a close and the Lunar New Year holidays begin.

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