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Highest-Grossing Korean Movies of All Time, Page 11

Parasite (2019) is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie in our database, with $262.6M worldwide, ahead of Ode to My Father (2015) at $184.8M and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) at $138.3M. 1,192 Korean-language films in our database report a worldwide gross, $9.7B in all, 2% of it from the US & Canada. 6 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By genre, Drama leads with $5.5B across 701 Korean releases.

films with a reported gross
1,192
combined worldwide
$9.7B
films crossed $100M
6
earned in the US & Canada
2%
Parasite (2019) movie poster #1 of 1,192
Highest-grossing Korean-language movie ever

Parasite (2019)

2019 · Drama, Thriller

$262.6M worldwide

$53.8M US & Canada · 21% $208.8M elsewhere · 79%
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All 1,192 Korean Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 501 to 550 of 1,192. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

  1. 501 No Blood No Tears (2002) movie poster
    No Blood No Tears (2002) Feb 28, 2002 · Comedy, Crime $2.9M worldwide
    Feb 28, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  2. 502 A Long Visit (2010) movie poster
    A Long Visit (2010) Apr 22, 2010 · Family, Drama $2.9M worldwide
    Apr 22, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
  3. 503 Lost in Love (2006) movie poster
    Lost in Love (2006) Jan 26, 2006 · Romance, Drama $2.8M worldwide
    Jan 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  4. 504 Tumbleweed (2013) movie poster
    Tumbleweed (2013) Nov 28, 2013 · Drama, Crime $2.8M worldwide
    Nov 28, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  5. 505 The Shameless (2015) movie poster
    The Shameless (2015) May 15, 2015 · Drama, Crime $2.8M worldwide
    May 15, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  6. 506 Shotgun Love (2011) movie poster
    Shotgun Love (2011) Mar 10, 2011 · Drama, Comedy $2.8M worldwide
    Mar 10, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  7. 507 Yobi, The Five-Tailed Fox (2007) movie poster
    Yobi, The Five-Tailed Fox (2007) Jan 25, 2007 · Fantasy, Family $2.8M worldwide
    Jan 25, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M
  8. 508 Pacemaker (2012) movie poster
    Pacemaker (2012) Jan 18, 2012 · Drama $2.7M worldwide
    Jan 18, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  9. 509 Spy Nation (2016) movie poster
    Spy Nation (2016) Apr 30, 2016 · Documentary $2.7M worldwide
    Apr 30, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  10. 510 The Huntresses (2014) movie poster
    The Huntresses (2014) Jan 29, 2014 · Comedy, Action $2.7M worldwide
    Jan 29, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  11. 511 No Comment (2002) movie poster
    No Comment (2002) May 31, 2002 · Comedy $2.7M worldwide
    May 31, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  12. 512 Bogota: City of the Lost (2025) movie poster
    Bogota: City of the Lost (2025) Feb 3, 2025 · Crime, Drama $2.7M worldwide
    Feb 3, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  13. 513 Pororo: Cyberspace Adventure (2015) movie poster
    Pororo: Cyberspace Adventure (2015) Dec 10, 2015 · Family, Animation $2.7M worldwide
    Dec 10, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  14. 514 Recalled (2021) movie poster
    Recalled (2021) Apr 21, 2021 · Mystery, Thriller $2.7M worldwide
    Apr 21, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  15. 515 Dog Days (2024) movie poster
    Dog Days (2024) Feb 7, 2024 · Drama, Comedy $2.7M worldwide
    Feb 7, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  16. 516 Tomb of the River (2021) movie poster
    Tomb of the River (2021) Nov 10, 2021 · Action, Drama $2.7M worldwide
    Nov 10, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  17. 517 Pinocchio (2014) movie poster
    Pinocchio (2014) 2014 · Drama $2.7M worldwide
    2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M
  18. 518 Our Town (2007) movie poster
    Our Town (2007) Nov 29, 2007 · Mystery, Crime $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 29, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  19. 519 Bravo, My Life! (2005) movie poster
    Bravo, My Life! (2005) Nov 2, 2005 · Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  20. 520 Double Agent (2003) movie poster
    Double Agent (2003) Jan 24, 2003 · Action, Thriller $2.6M worldwide
    Jan 24, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  21. 521 Crush and Blush (2008) movie poster
    Crush and Blush (2008) Oct 16, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Oct 16, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  22. 522 A Perfect Match (2002) movie poster
    A Perfect Match (2002) Aug 8, 2002 · Romance, Comedy $2.6M worldwide
    Aug 8, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  23. 523 The Book of Fish (2021) movie poster
    The Book of Fish (2021) Mar 31, 2021 · Drama, History $2.6M worldwide
    Mar 31, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  24. 524 Penny Pinchers (2011) movie poster
    Penny Pinchers (2011) Nov 10, 2011 · Comedy, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 10, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  25. 525 For Horowitz (2006) movie poster
    For Horowitz (2006) May 25, 2006 · Drama $2.6M worldwide
    May 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  26. 526 The Romantic President (2002) movie poster
    The Romantic President (2002) Dec 6, 2002 · Comedy, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    Dec 6, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  27. 527 Ordinary Person (2017) movie poster
    Ordinary Person (2017) Mar 23, 2017 · Action, Mystery $2.6M worldwide
    Mar 23, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  28. 528 My Dictator (2014) movie poster
    My Dictator (2014) Oct 30, 2014 · Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Oct 30, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  29. 529 Man of Will (2017) movie poster
    Man of Will (2017) Oct 19, 2017 · History, Drama $2.6M worldwide
    Oct 19, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  30. 530 Wedding Campaign (2005) movie poster
    Wedding Campaign (2005) Nov 23, 2005 · Comedy, Romance $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 23, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  31. 531 Over the Rainbow (2002) movie poster
    Over the Rainbow (2002) May 17, 2002 · Drama, Romance $2.5M worldwide
    May 17, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  32. 532 Poetry (2011) movie poster
    Poetry (2011) Feb 11, 2011 · Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Feb 11, 2011 US and Canada: $356.1K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.5M
  33. 533 Bunt (2007) movie poster
    Bunt (2007) Apr 26, 2007 · Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  34. 534 Daddy Long Legs (2005) movie poster
    Daddy Long Legs (2005) Jan 13, 2005 · Romance, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Jan 13, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  35. 535 The Executioner (2009) movie poster
    The Executioner (2009) Nov 5, 2009 · Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Nov 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  36. 536 The Evil Twin (2007) movie poster
    The Evil Twin (2007) May 23, 2007 · Horror, Mystery $2.5M worldwide
    May 23, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  37. 537 Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) movie poster
    Shoot Me in the Heart (2015) Jan 28, 2015 · Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  38. 538 Cruel Winter Blues (2006) movie poster
    Cruel Winter Blues (2006) Nov 19, 2006 · Drama, Crime $2.5M worldwide
    Nov 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  39. 539 Bewitching Attraction (2006) movie poster
    Bewitching Attraction (2006) Mar 16, 2006 · Comedy, Romance $2.5M worldwide
    Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  40. 540 The Tooth and the Nail (2017) movie poster
    The Tooth and the Nail (2017) May 9, 2017 · Thriller, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    May 9, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  41. 541 How the Lack of Love Affects Two Men (2006) movie poster
    How the Lack of Love Affects Two Men (2006) Nov 16, 2006 · Comedy $2.5M worldwide
    Nov 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  42. 542 A Million (2009) movie poster
    A Million (2009) Aug 6, 2009 · Thriller, Drama $2.5M worldwide
    Aug 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
  43. 543 The Coast Guard (2002) movie poster
    The Coast Guard (2002) Nov 14, 2002 · Drama, War $2.4M worldwide
    Nov 14, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  44. 544 Love Me Not (2006) movie poster
    Love Me Not (2006) Nov 9, 2006 · Drama $2.4M worldwide
    Nov 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  45. 545 Birth (2022) movie poster
    Birth (2022) Oct 10, 2022 · Drama $2.4M worldwide
    Oct 10, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M
  46. 546 Memories of the Sword (2015) movie poster
    Memories of the Sword (2015) Aug 28, 2015 · Action, Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Aug 28, 2015 US and Canada: $111.1K Rest of the world: $2.2M Worldwide: $2.3M
  47. 547 Couples (2011) movie poster
    Couples (2011) Nov 2, 2011 · Comedy, Romance $2.3M worldwide
    Nov 2, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  48. 548 A Single Rider (2017) movie poster
    A Single Rider (2017) Feb 22, 2017 · Drama $2.3M worldwide
    Feb 22, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
  49. 549 Lost Embrace (2005) movie poster
    Lost Embrace (2005) Jan 28, 2005 · Comedy $2.3M worldwide
    Jan 28, 2005 US and Canada: $190.9K Rest of the world: $2.1M Worldwide: $2.3M
  50. 550 Because I Love You (2017) movie poster
    Because I Love You (2017) Jan 4, 2017 · Drama, Fantasy $2.3M worldwide
    Jan 4, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.3M
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Korean Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1958 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $835.7M, led by Parasite (2019).

2020s 7 years · $1.7B
2010s 10 years · $5.7B
2000s 10 years · $2.1B
1990s 5 years · $16.3M
1980s 3 years · $12.4M
1970s 2 years · $3.9M
1960s 3 years · $4.5M
1950s 1 year · $8M