Korea Box Office: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Races Into Fourth Place as ‘Harbin’ Retains Crown

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran The South Korean box office witnessed “Harbin” fortify its dominant position during the weekend of January 3-5, 2025, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” made a notable ascent into fourth place.

According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “Harbin” added KRW4.71 billion ($3.2 million) to its gross, maintaining the top spot with 42% market share and 483,921 admissions.

The film, which stars Hyun Bin as a Korean independence activist, now boasts a cumulative total of $23.9 million. In second place, “The Firefighters” earned $850,366 for a 11.1% market share, contributing to a cumulative total of $22.9 million.

The drama, centering on the challenges of South Korean first responders, brought in 129,252 viewers over the weekend. Debuting in third, “Bogota: City of the Lost” earned $672,000, with an 8.8% market share and 102,979 admissions, and a cumulative total of $2 million, marking a respectable start for the thriller set in Colombia.