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Korean Movie Jumps to #1: Box Office Surge After a Month

Even after a month as its release, the film continues to draw audiences and has become the number one independent art film in Korea. As of November 24, 2025, 'Masters of the World' recorded a cumulative audience of…

Korean Movie Jumps to #1: Box Office Surge After a Month

Even after a month as its release, the film continues to draw audiences and has become the number one independent art film in Korea.

As of November 24, 2025, ‘Masters of the World’ recorded a cumulative audience of 128,109 and ranked 7th in the box office, according to the integrated computer network for movie theater admission tickets. This marks the highest box office performance among Korean independent art films released this year, achieved in just 33 days.

‘Master of the World’, maintaining a strong presence in theaters even in its fifth week as its release on October 22nd despite limited screenings, demonstrates sustained audience support with a recent box office resurgence. Notably, on November 20th, it climbed 5 places to 8th in the box office rankings.

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