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Top 10 Highest-Grossing Korean Films of 2024: Which film took the number one spot at the box office?

Korean movie. Editorial team · 2026.06.14 · Reading time 3min read · Views 0 ·

Key — The Korean film market in 2024 saw unprecedented box office success, with a string of films attracting an average of over 1 million viewers each. Notably, this was the first time in 10 years since "Insiders" and "Burning."

The Korean film market in 2024 saw a remarkable year, with several films attracting over 1 million viewers. Notably, "Okay, Friend," a film that resonated with audiences after a decade since films like "The Inside Men" and "Burning" shook the industry, achieved the title of "national film." It grossed a cumulative 13.87 million viewers, topping the box office. This film achieved a milestone of 10 million viewers in just 2 weeks, the fastest since "Parasite" in 2023, and also held the monthly record for being number one across all time slots according to the Korean Film Promotion Committee.

2024 Korean Movie Box Office Top 10: Who Took the #1 Spot?

What is "Okay, Friend" about?

Genre: Social satire comedy with thriller elements.
Director: Kim Ji-woon ("The Front Line," "Ardent")
Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Jung Hye-sung
Cumulative Viewers: 13.87 million (as of September 2024)
Run Time: Maintained a stable position within the top 5 box office performers for 13 consecutive weeks.

This film humorously addresses issues of welfare systems and youth unemployment, achieving the highest audience satisfaction rating (91.4 points, average of online users) among Korean films in the first half of

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