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The Ugly Dominates South Korea Box Office, Surpassing Demon Slayer

9/23/2025

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The Ugly, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, topped South Korea's box office Sept 19-21, with $1.9 million.
It surpassed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which earned $1.7 million.
Since Sept 11, The Ugly has grossed $5.4 million and 751,885 admissions by Sept 23.
The weekend top 10 earned $5.7 million, down from $8.1 million, reflecting animation's rising popularity.

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The Ugly, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, topped South Korea's box office Sept 19-21, with $1.9 million.
It surpassed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which earned $1.7 million.
Since Sept 11, The Ugly has grossed $5.4 million and 751,885 admissions by Sept 23.
The weekend top 10 earned $5.7 million, down from $8.1 million, reflecting animation's rising popularity.