[HanCinema's News] "The Roundup: Punishment" Exceeds "The Roundup: No Way Out" at the South Korean Box Office
By William Schwartz | Published on
According to figures released by the Korean Film Council on May 21st, "The Roundup: Punishment" now stands at 10,711,197 admissions, having earned 51,464 admissions on the previous day, a Monday. With this result, "The Roundup: Punishment" has now exceeded the full box office total earned by "The Roundup: No Way Out" last year. That preceeding film only earned 10,682,813 admissions at the South Korean box office throughout its full run.
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"The Roundup: Punishment" was released in South Korean theaters on April 24th, and this total represents twenty-seven days of availability. And while the current daily numbers aren't what they used to be, "The Roundup: Punishment" remains the most popular film at the South Korean box office. For reference, the new thriller "Following" was in second place on May 20th, with 33,577 admissions for a grand total of 424,151 admissions.
Written by William Schwartz
William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.