"Harmony" topples "Avatar" on daily admissions chart

Kim Yun-jin starrer "Harmony" attracted the most moviegoers on Thursday, making it the first Korean film to place atop the local box office in 78 days.

According to the statistics from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), "Harmony" attracted 103,196 viewers on the day of its release, topping daily admissions to become the first local film to rank above an overseas production.

The film pushed down 43-day winner "Avatar" to second place with admissions of 95,637 for Thursday. The James Cameron sci-fi action flick has brought in a total 10,721,615 viewers since its release mid-December, making it the sixth most-watched film in Korea's box office history.

Before "Avatar" hit theaters, the domestic film market had been dominated by U.S. box office hits since November 12 including "2012", "Ninja Assassin", "New Moon" and "Law Abiding Citizen".

"Cheongdam Bosal" starring Korean actors Im Chang-jung and Park Ye-jin which debuted in November 11 was the last local film to place atop the daily ranks.

Several much-hyped Korean movies such as "White Night", "Actresses", "WOOCHI" and "No Mercy" failed to take the No. 1 spot after their release.

"Harmony" stars actress Kim Yun-jin who plays a prisoner that forms a choir with her inmates.

Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr