'The Bequeathed' Tops Box Office for 16th Day, Nears 5 Million Viewers

Yeon Sang-ho's new film 'The Bequeathed' continues its reign at the top of the South Korean box office, with projections indicating it will surpass 5 million viewers this weekend. The movie has held the number one spot for 16 consecutive days since its release on May 21st. It reached the 4 million viewer mark on its 14th day, outpacing 'The King and the Clown's' record by one day.

The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screening section, tells the story of survivors in a high-rise building in Seoul who must confront infected individuals that are evolving in unpredictable ways amidst a mysterious outbreak. The cast includes Gu Gyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, and Kim Shin-rok.

Meanwhile, the comedy film 'Wild Thing,' starring Kang Dong-yeon, secured second place with 60,413 viewers on the previous day, bringing its total to 282,947. The movie follows a disbanded dance group seeking a comeback opportunity after 20 years. The horror film 'The Backrooms' ranked third, attracting 38,948 viewers and accumulating a total of 638,768. Directed by Kane Parsons, 'The Backrooms' is based on an internet urban legend about people entering an unknown space and is produced by A24.