ONLINEKOREANEWS.COM

Tag: GlobalHit

  • Everland Brings Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” to Life with New Theme Zone

    Everland, operated by Samsung C&T’s Resort Division, will open a new theme zone on September 26 inspired by Netflix’s global hit KPop Demon Hunters.

    The film, which tells the story of a K-pop girl group battling evil spirits against the backdrop of Korean landmarks, has become Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time. Everland brings the world of the film to life with a traditional hanok-style entrance, giant LED screens, and OST highlights such as “Golden” and “Soda Pop.”

    The theme zone is packed with interactive experiences. In the “Huntrix” zone, visitors can enjoy shooting games and whack-a-mole, while the “Lion Boys” zone offers OST lyric challenges and a soul-offering game. A photo zone recreating an idol stage allows fans to capture special memories, and completing stamp missions will reward guests with character-themed souvenirs.

    Food and merchandise options are equally diverse. At the “Lion Boys Snack Bar,” visitors can enjoy Korean street foods like ramen and kimbap, alongside group-themed menus and 38 limited-edition items. Notably, panda x Duffy costume dolls, as well as dedicated face-painting and dress-up areas, are expected to be especially popular with fans.

  • “Demon Slayer” Breaks Records Again: Infinity Castle Dominates Korean Box Office

    The film “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” has surpassed 4 million cumulative viewers in Korea just 18 days after its release, setting a new box office milestone.

    According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated database, as of the afternoon of September 8, the audience count reached 4,000,080, overtaking Your Name (2016) to become the third most successful Japanese animation film in Korean box office history.

    Since its release, the movie has held the No.1 spot at the box office for 17 consecutive days, achieving both the highest opening score of the year and the best-ever opening for a Japanese animation. It crossed 1 million viewers on its second day and 3 million by its tenth day, showcasing unprecedented momentum.

    Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, the franchise first gained global fame with the 2020 release of “Mugen Train,” which drew 2.22 million viewers in Korea and became the highest-grossing film ever in Japan.

    The new “Infinity Castle” serves as the first part of a trilogy focusing on the final battle between Muzan and protagonist Tanjiro. In Japan, it surpassed 10 million viewers within 17 days and 20 million within a month, proving its worldwide appeal.