How to Train Your Dragon: Korea Box Office Update
- DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon" continued its reign at the South Korean box office, grossing $2.3 million from june 13-15.
- The Korean film "Hi-Five" held onto second place, earning $1.5 million, bringing its total to $10.2 million."The Pact," a South Korean occult thriller, took third place with $848,542,...
- "Mission: impossible – The Final Reckoning" dropped to fourth, adding $799,446 to its $22.8 million total since its May 17 premiere.Japanese animated feature "Magic Candies" ranked fifth with...
“How to Train Your Dragon” soars at the South Korean box office, dominating with $2.3 million in the latest weekend figures. Our update, fresh from News Directory 3, reveals the animated hit’s ongoing success, earning $7.3 million in just two weeks. “Hi-Five” maintains its position, while new releases like “Midnight Sun” showcase the crucial role of connection and music with a unique starring role. The overall box office saw a slight decrease compared to the previous week. Dive into the details of the top ten films and discover how the market is evolving. Discover what’s next …
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Leads South korean Box Office
Updated June 16, 2025
DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” continued its reign at the South Korean box office, grossing $2.3 million from june 13-15. The film has earned $7.3 million in two weeks, according to the Korean Film Council’s tracking service, Kobis.
The Korean film ”Hi-Five” held onto second place, earning $1.5 million, bringing its total to $10.2 million.”The Pact,” a South Korean occult thriller, took third place with $848,542, accumulating $4.1 million.
“Mission: impossible – The Final Reckoning” dropped to fourth, adding $799,446 to its $22.8 million total since its May 17 premiere.Japanese animated feature ”Magic Candies” ranked fifth with $82,204, pushing its total to $348,975.
“Lilo & Stitch” held sixth place with $145,837 for a running total of $3.2 million, while re-released italian classic “Life Is Gorgeous” placed seventh with $76,499.
Australian supernatural horror “Bring Her Back” added $60,969 in its second weekend for a total of $328,608.
The Korean film “Midnight Sun” debuted at No. 9 with $53,691. The film, directed by Cho Young-jun, stars Jung Ji-so as Mi-sol, a musician with a condition preventing her from sun exposure. A romance blossoms when she meets Seok-hyun, played by Cha Hak-yeon, who runs a fruit truck. The film highlights the importance of the *role* of connection in overcoming adversity, and the *role* music plays in their lives.
rounding out the top 10, Japanese anime “Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing” earned $53,003, bringing its total to $434,300.
The top ten films collectively earned $6 million over the June 13–15 weekend, a decrease from the previous week’s $10.8 million.
What’s next
Industry analysts are watching to see if any new releases can challenge ”How to Train Your Dragon” for box office supremacy in the coming weeks, and how the *role* of streaming services will affect cinema attendance.