[Box Office] 'Gongjo 2' Remains Unbeatable at No.1 for 2 Weeks... 4.73 Million Viewers

'Confidential Assignment 2: International' Still

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The action comedy film Confidential Assignment 2: International continues its unstoppable run at number one.

According to the Korea Film Council's integrated box office data for theaters, over the three-day weekend (16th-18th), Confidential Assignment 2: International (directed by Lee Seok-hoon) attracted 916,377 viewers, securing the top spot at the box office. Its revenue share was recorded at 74.2%.

The film is a sequel to Confidential Assignment, which was seen by 7.81 million viewers in 2017. Released on the 7th, it has surpassed a cumulative audience of 4,732,511 and has maintained the number one box office position for 12 consecutive days, gaining popularity. The story depicts North Korean detective Rim Cheol-ryeong (Hyun Bin) and South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae-jin), who reunite to catch a global crime organization, teaming up with a new face, overseas FBI agent Jack (Daniel Henney), each joining forces for their own purposes in a triangular cooperation.

The comedy Yuksa-o (directed by Park Gyu-tae), starring Go Kyung-pyo and Lee Yi-kyung, attracted 121,996 viewers and held the second place. Released on the 24th of last month, the film has steadily drawn audiences through word of mouth, accumulating 1,837,660 viewers, demonstrating the strength of small and medium-sized films.

The animation Mommy Katuri: The Katuri Family Goes to the City drew 38,003 viewers, ranking third, while Hunt, directed by Lee Jung-jae, was fourth with 24,693 viewers.

The long-running Top Gun: Maverick ranked fifth, the re-released Aladdin came in sixth, and singer Kim Ho-joong's Life is Beautiful: Vita Dolce took ninth place.

The total number of moviegoers visiting theaters over the weekend was 1,225,826.

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