Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot

News Briefvia VarietyNovember 8, 2026

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.

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