Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Dominates Korean Theaters, Who Knew?

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for the latest scoop from the land of kimchi and K-pop! Hollywood Hrishita here, ready to unravel the enigma of South Korea’s box office. Spoiler alert: it’s a rollercoaster ride of numbers and some popcorn-worthy drama! 🎬🍿

So, here we are. South Korea’s cinematic cash registers are yawning a bit this weekend, as the sci-fi wonder "Mickey 17" clings to its throne. Yep, it’s been a month-long reign for Bong Joon-ho’s brainchild, starring our favorite vampire-turned-space-explorer, Robert Pattinson. With a weekend loot of $928,843, "Mickey 17" has nabbed 21.2% of the market, because why not? It’s a space odyssey, after all! 🚀

And let’s not forget, this epic has now sold 2.8 million tickets, raking in $19.1 million since its grand debut on February 28. Robert, darling, you might want to start a space travel agency next!

Sneaking into the silver spot is "Attack on Titan the Movie: The Last Attack" with $834,101. This Japanese giant has been stomping around since March 13, and has already pocketed $2.6 million. That’s a lot of yen for a bunch of animated titans! 🗼

"Snow White" made its debut at number three, earning $611,310. With more than a thousand screens cheering on this fairy tale reboot, it’s clear Snow White’s still got it—mirror, mirror on the wall and all that jazz. 🪞

Meanwhile, "Streaming" snags fourth place. Kang Ha-neul, fresh from the "Squid Game 2" set, stars as Woo Sang, the crime king of Korean streaming platforms. With $511,618 in the kitty, it seems true crime is as addictive in Korea as it is everywhere else. Note to self: watch out for creepy viewers! 👀

In fifth, we have "Flow," an animated flick that pulled in $266,748. If cartoons could talk, they’d say, "Watch me more!"

The culinary delight "The Solitary Gourmet" takes the sixth spot with $209,051. Who knew soup could be such a big deal? 🍜

"Conclave" is praying for more viewers at seventh with $187,395, while "Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning" and "The Corpse" battle it out in the horror arena, taking eighth and ninth place. Finally, the jazzy "Whiplash" sneaks into the tenth position with a re-release haul of $76,744.

Moral of the Story: In the world of cinema, whether it’s titans, spaceships, or a bowl of soup, there’s always room for a twist. And remember, if your movie doesn’t succeed, just add a few more screens and sprinkle some Robert Pattinson magic! 🌟