Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Face' Dominates Box Office for 9th Day, Park Chan-wook's 'Can't Be Helped' Tops Pre-sales

Director Yeon Sang-ho's latest film, 'The Face,' produced with a modest budget of 200 million KRW, has maintained its number one position at the box office for nine consecutive days.

According to data from the Korean Film Council's integrated network, as of the 23rd, 'The Face' attracted 25,432 viewers, bringing its total audience to 777,314. This consistent performance highlights the film's strong appeal.

Meanwhile, anticipation is building for director Park Chan-wook's new movie, 'Can't Be Helped,' which surged to the top of real-time pre-sale reservations with 53.9% as of 9:30 AM on the 24th, indicating a potential box office battle.

Currently, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train Arc' ranks second with a cumulative audience of 4,840,920. 'Can't Be Helped' follows in third place with 23,153 cumulative viewers. 'F1 The Movie' and 'Murderer Report' are in fourth and fifth places, respectively.

Director Yeon Sang-ho has established himself as a master of Korean cinema with his unique storytelling and universe-building in works like 'Train to Busan,' 'Peninsula,' and the series 'Hellbound.' His films consistently challenge audiences with unexpected narratives and powerful messages. With 'The Face,' he once again demonstrates his directorial prowess, proving that compelling cinema can be achieved even with a limited budget.