Korea Box Office: ‘Salmokji : Whispering Water’ Maintains Command in Second Weekend

Home Film Box Office Apr 19, 2026 9:41pm PT Korea Box Office: ‘Salmokji : Whispering Water’ Maintains Command in Second Weekend By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest China Box Office: ‘It’s OK’ Retains Top Spot During Quiet Weekend 2 hours ago Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, David Harewood Among Stars Set for ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ West End Return 3 days ago See All Showbox The local horror-thriller “Salmokji : Whispering Water” retained its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 17–19. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $3.3 million from 472,121 admissions, maintaining a commanding 50% share of the weekend revenue. Directed by Lee Sang-min and starring Kim Hye-yoon and Lee Jong-won, the film follows a road-view camera crew that encounters terrifying supernatural events at a remote reservoir. Since its launch, the Showbox-distributed title has reached a cumulative gross of $10.2 million from 1,461,849 admissions. Related Stories 'Mother Mary' Review: Anne Hathaway Plays a Gaga Pop Star, and Michaela Coel Is Her Designer, in David Lowery's Thuddingly Pretentious Fantasia