During the Chuseok holiday period in September 2026, South Korean box offices experienced a surge in moviegoers turning out to watch a diverse lineup of new domestic releases. According to a report broadcast by Yonhap News TV on September 26, 2026, theaters in locations such as Yongsan filled up with holiday visitors choosing among several high-profile films across different genres.
Box Office Performance and Top Contenders
Meanwhile, the science fiction and adventure feature “오디세이” maintained strong ticket sales following its earlier box-office momentum, drawing large audiences alongside the new holiday contenders.
Remakes and Franchise Finales
Family audiences drove strong turnout for “인턴,” a Korean remake of the 2015 Hollywood film of the same name. Yonhap News TV reported that the film pairs actor Choi Min-shik with Han So-hee, adapting the original story’s themes of cross-generational friendship and personal growth to fit Korean emotional sensibilities.
The holiday season also marked the conclusion of the long-running “타짜” franchise. The final installment adapts the fourth part of the original comic series by artist Huh Young-man, which fans consider the strongest arc in the publication’s run. The film depicts a revenge story centering on two close friends who transition from traditional card games to online casino businesses to secure their success, bringing a definitive end to the two-decade-old film series.
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