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EN WIRE · 2026-10-24 07:50

'The Assassins' Crosses Break-Even Point as 'Chiikawa' Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week

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'The Assassins' Crosses Break-Even Point as 'Chiikawa' Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week
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The film 'The Assassins' (암살자들) has surpassed its break-even point at the Korean box office, while the animated feature 'Chiikawa' has held the top spot for two consecutive weeks, according to box office reporting reviewed under the claim.

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'The Assassins' Reaches Break-Even

'The Assassins' has passed its break-even point, meaning its box office revenue now covers its production and distribution costs. The milestone marks a notable commercial outcome for the film, whose performance had been tracked closely since release.

'Chiikawa' Stays on Top

The animated film 'Chiikawa' remained in first place at the box office for a second straight week, extending its run as the leading title in Korean theaters. The film's continued draw has kept it ahead of newer releases over the two-week period.

Claim Assessment

The claim that 'The Assassins' broke even and that 'Chiikawa' topped the box office for two consecutive weeks is consistent with the box office data reviewed, though the final judgment leaves room for qualification on some details. The overall assessment of the claim is: Partly True

Sources — primary documents (12)
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