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Highest-Grossing Korean Movies of All Time, Page 9

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 401 to 450 of 1,192. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

  1. 401 Hear Me: Our Summer (2024) movie poster
    Hear Me: Our Summer (2024) Oct 3, 2024 · Drama, Romance $5.1M worldwide
    Oct 3, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  2. 402 Princess Aurora (2005) movie poster
    Princess Aurora (2005) Oct 27, 2005 · Drama, Mystery $5.1M worldwide
    Oct 27, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  3. 403 Venus Talk (2014) movie poster
    Venus Talk (2014) Feb 13, 2014 · Comedy, Drama $5.1M worldwide
    Feb 13, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.1M
  4. 404 Bad Guys Always Die (2015) movie poster
    Bad Guys Always Die (2015) Nov 27, 2015 · Action, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    Nov 27, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  5. 405 Everybody Has Secrets (2004) movie poster
    Everybody Has Secrets (2004) Jul 30, 2004 · Romance, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    Jul 30, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  6. 406 No Mercy for the Rude (2006) movie poster
    No Mercy for the Rude (2006) Aug 24, 2006 · Thriller, Crime $4.9M worldwide
    Aug 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  7. 407 Hindsight (2011) movie poster
    Hindsight (2011) Aug 31, 2011 · Action, Romance $4.9M worldwide
    Aug 31, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  8. 408 Old Miss Diary (2006) movie poster
    Old Miss Diary (2006) Dec 20, 2006 · Comedy, Romance $4.9M worldwide
    Dec 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M
  9. 409 Silmido (2003) movie poster
    Silmido (2003) Dec 24, 2003 · Action, Drama $4.9M worldwide
    Dec 24, 2003 US and Canada: $298.3K Rest of the world: $4.6M Worldwide: $4.9M
  10. 410 Intruder (2020) movie poster
    Intruder (2020) Jun 4, 2020 · Thriller, Mystery $4.8M worldwide
    Jun 4, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.8M
  11. 411 Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) movie poster
    Lee Dae-ro Can’t Die (2005) Aug 18, 2005 · Action, Comedy $4.7M worldwide
    Aug 18, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  12. 412 Unlocked (2017) movie poster
    Unlocked (2017) Sep 1, 2017 · Action, Drama $4.7M worldwide
    Sep 1, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  13. 413 Pororo: Treasure Island Adventure (2019) movie poster
    Pororo: Treasure Island Adventure (2019) Apr 25, 2019 · Adventure, Animation $4.7M worldwide
    Apr 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  14. 414 Hearty Paws (2006) movie poster
    Hearty Paws (2006) Oct 25, 2006 · Drama $4.7M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M
  15. 415 I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006) movie poster
    I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006) Dec 7, 2006 · Romance, Drama $4.6M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  16. 416 Attack the Gas Station 2 (2010) movie poster
    Attack the Gas Station 2 (2010) Jan 21, 2010 · Action, Comedy $4.6M worldwide
    Jan 21, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  17. 417 Epitaph (2007) movie poster
    Epitaph (2007) Aug 1, 2007 · Horror, Drama $4.6M worldwide
    Aug 1, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  18. 418 Men of Plastic (2022) movie poster
    Men of Plastic (2022) Nov 30, 2022 · Comedy $4.6M worldwide
    Nov 30, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  19. 419 For the Emperor (2014) movie poster
    For the Emperor (2014) Jun 11, 2014 · Thriller, Crime $4.6M worldwide
    Jun 11, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M
  20. 420 Rebound (2023) movie poster
    Rebound (2023) Apr 5, 2023 · Drama $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 5, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  21. 421 Oollala Sisters (2002) movie poster
    Oollala Sisters (2002) Apr 26, 2002 · Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 26, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  22. 422 Daddy You, Daughter Me (2017) movie poster
    Daddy You, Daughter Me (2017) Apr 12, 2017 · Drama, Comedy $4.5M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.5M
  23. 423 Pain (2011) movie poster
    Pain (2011) Sep 7, 2011 · Romance, Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Sep 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  24. 424 Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020) movie poster
    Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020) Jan 22, 2020 · Comedy, Fantasy $4.4M worldwide
    Jan 22, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  25. 425 Jesters: The Game Changers (2019) movie poster
    Jesters: The Game Changers (2019) Aug 21, 2019 · Comedy, History $4.4M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  26. 426 Bring Me Home (2019) movie poster
    Bring Me Home (2019) Sep 5, 2019 · Thriller, Drama $4.4M worldwide
    Sep 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  27. 427 The Golden Holiday (2020) movie poster
    The Golden Holiday (2020) Sep 29, 2020 · Comedy, Action $4.4M worldwide
    Sep 29, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.4M
  28. 428 Perhaps Love (2021) movie poster
    Perhaps Love (2021) Nov 17, 2021 · Drama, Comedy $4.3M worldwide
    Nov 17, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  29. 429 Mood of the Day (2016) movie poster
    Mood of the Day (2016) Jan 14, 2016 · Romance, Comedy $4.3M worldwide
    Jan 14, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.3M
  30. 430 Seducing Mr. Perfect (2006) movie poster
    Seducing Mr. Perfect (2006) Dec 7, 2006 · Romance, Comedy $4.1M worldwide
    Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  31. 431 The Last Princess (2016) movie poster
    The Last Princess (2016) Aug 3, 2016 · Action, Drama $4.1M worldwide
    Aug 3, 2016 US and Canada: $29.3K Rest of the world: $4.1M Worldwide: $4.1M
  32. 432 Intention (2018) movie poster
    Intention (2018) Apr 12, 2018 · Documentary $4.1M worldwide
    Apr 12, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  33. 433 Addicted (2002) movie poster
    Addicted (2002) Oct 25, 2002 · Thriller, Drama $4.1M worldwide
    Oct 25, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M
  34. 434 Hellcats (2008) movie poster
    Hellcats (2008) Jan 17, 2008 · Drama, Romance $4M worldwide
    Jan 17, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  35. 435 In Our Prime (2022) movie poster
    In Our Prime (2022) Mar 9, 2022 · Drama $4M worldwide
    Mar 9, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4M
  36. 436 Miss Gold Digger (2007) movie poster
    Miss Gold Digger (2007) Dec 18, 2007 · Romance, Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  37. 437 You Call It Passion (2015) movie poster
    You Call It Passion (2015) Nov 25, 2015 · Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    Nov 25, 2015 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  38. 438 Marine Boy (2009) movie poster
    Marine Boy (2009) Feb 5, 2009 · Action, Thriller $3.9M worldwide
    Feb 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  39. 439 Robot Taekwon V (1976) movie poster
    Robot Taekwon V (1976) Jul 24, 1976 · Animation, Action $3.9M worldwide
    Jul 24, 1976 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  40. 440 Fashion King (2014) movie poster
    Fashion King (2014) Nov 6, 2014 · Romance, Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    Nov 6, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  41. 441 A Man Who Was Superman (2008) movie poster
    A Man Who Was Superman (2008) Jan 31, 2008 · Drama, Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    Jan 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  42. 442 Project Wolf Hunting (2022) movie poster
    Project Wolf Hunting (2022) Oct 7, 2022 · Action, Sci-Fi $3.9M worldwide
    Oct 7, 2022 US and Canada: $20.5K Rest of the world: $3.9M Worldwide: $3.9M
  43. 443 Shadowless Sword (2005) movie poster
    Shadowless Sword (2005) Aug 12, 2005 · Action, Adventure $3.9M worldwide
    Aug 12, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  44. 444 Jungle Juice (2002) movie poster
    Jungle Juice (2002) Mar 22, 2002 · Action, Comedy $3.9M worldwide
    Mar 22, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  45. 445 Diary of June (2005) movie poster
    Diary of June (2005) Dec 1, 2005 · Mystery, Crime $3.9M worldwide
    Dec 1, 2005 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9M
  46. 446 Modern Boy (2008) movie poster
    Modern Boy (2008) Oct 2, 2008 · War, Romance $3.8M worldwide
    Oct 2, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  47. 447 By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture (2019) movie poster
    By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture (2019) Sep 25, 2019 · Crime $3.8M worldwide
    Sep 25, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  48. 448 Monstar (2013) movie poster
    Monstar (2013) 2013 · Drama $3.8M worldwide
    2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  49. 449 Ditto (2022) movie poster
    Ditto (2022) Nov 16, 2022 · Romance, Drama $3.8M worldwide
    Nov 16, 2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.8M
  50. 450 The Quiz Show Scandal (2010) movie poster
    The Quiz Show Scandal (2010) Sep 16, 2010 · Comedy $3.7M worldwide
    Sep 16, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.7M
Archive

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