Seoul: April's box office saw an uptick in revenue for the first time in three months, thanks to two popular local flicks, data showed Friday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, local theaters drew a total of 3.83 million moviegoers last month, generating 36.1 billion won (US$25.8 million) in ticket sales. This surge was led by the crime-action film "Yadang: The Snitch" and the sports drama "The Match."
For the month, "Yadang: The Snitch," released on April 16, drew 1.84 million audiences, while "The Match," which hit theaters on March 26, attracted 2.12 million. The numbers jumped 129.6 percent and 129.8 percent, respectively, compared with March, marking a turnaround after three consecutive months of decline in both admissions and revenue.
However, the overall performance lagged behind the same period last year, when "The Roundup: Punishment," the fourth installment of the hit action franchise, dominated the local box office. The figures slumped 41.4 percent and 42.8 percent, respectively, compared with April 2024.