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Korea Box Office: Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Dominates Weekend with Over 50% Market Share

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entertainmentMay 18, 2026

May 17, 2026 10:59pm PT

Korea Box Office: Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Dominates Weekend with Over 50% Market Share

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The Michael Jackson biographical drama “Michael” comfortably claimed the top position at the South Korean box office during the weekend of May 15–17.

According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures international release earned $3.6 million from 470,375 admissions, securing a dominant 51.03% share of the weekend market. It has amassed a cumulative gross of $4.8 million from 647,916 admissions since its mid-week launch on May 13.

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