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Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot
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Japanese animated phenomenon “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend of Nov. 6–8, capturing its fourth consecutive weekend crown. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by t
Japanese animated phenomenon “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend of Nov. 6–8, capturing its fourth consecutive weekend crown. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Toho-distributed fantasy feature generated $1.1 […]
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