The horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" dominated the South Korean weekend box office, drawing 343,463 admissions from Friday to Sunday. This brings its total audience to 1.98 million since premiering on April 8, according to the Korean Film Council. As of 9 a.m., it leads ticket reservations at 8.9 percent and is on track to surpass 2 million viewers later today.
Data from the Korean Film Council shows that "Salmokji: Whispering Water" topped the weekend box office with 343,463 admissions from Friday to Sunday. Premiering on April 8, the Korean film stars Kim Hye-yoon as Soo-in, who leads a filming crew rushing to complete a shoot on deadline only to encounter inescapable, swamp-like terror.
The titular Salmokji is a reservoir in Yesan County, South Chungcheong Province, long rumored among locals as a paranormal hotspot with reports of ghost sightings.
Hollywood sci-fi "Project Hail Mary," which premiered on March 18, placed second with 128,982 viewers over the three days, pushing its cumulative audience beyond 2.49 million. As of 9 a.m., "Salmokji" holds an 8.9 percent reservation rate among current releases, positioning it to reach 2 million admissions later in the day.
