In South Korea's box office chart, the fantasy film 'Wonka,' starring Timothee Chalamet, made a remarkable debut after being released nearly two months later than in other territories. Despite the delayed opening, 'Wonka' managed to inject some life into the otherwise sluggish theatrical market, earning $3.97 million between Friday and Sunday, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). This impressive figure accounted for 53% of the total cinema business over the weekend.
During its first five days since its Wednesday debut in Korea, 'Wonka' accumulated a total of $5.67 million. Considering the traditionally slow month and the currently depressed Korean box office market, these numbers represent a decent opening. The nationwide cinema market expanded by 25% compared to the previous week, reaching a weekend size of $7.46 million.
