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'The Roundup: Punishment' tops box office for fifth day, surpasses 5.24 million viewers
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'The Roundup: Punishment' tops box office for fifth day, surpasses 5.24 million viewers

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South Korean film 'The Roundup: Punishment' has maintained its top box office position for five consecutive days.
  • The movie drew 33,833 viewers on the 15th, bringing its total audience to over 5.24 million.
  • 'The Roundup: Punishment' is a zombie thriller directed by Yeon Sang-ho, depicting survivors battling infected creatures in a sealed building.

The South Korean film 'The Roundup: Punishment' continues its reign at the box office, holding the number one spot for the fifth day in a row.

On the 15th, the movie attracted 33,833 admissions, pushing its cumulative audience count to an impressive 5,246,645 viewers. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, known for 'Train to Busan' and 'Psychokinesis', 'The Roundup: Punishment' is a survival thriller set during an unidentified infection outbreak.

The film follows a group of survivors trapped inside a building, fighting against infected individuals who have evolved into unpredictable forms. The cast includes notable actors such as Jeon Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, and Kim Shin-rok.

'The Roundup: Punishment' was previously invited to the Midnight Screenings section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Since its release on the 21st of last month, the movie has gained popularity through word-of-mouth recommendations.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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