#1 of 64 #1 Korean-language movie of 2006
2006 · Comedy, Romance
$42M worldwide · 12% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Korean box office · 2006
Korean Box Office 2006: Highest-Grossing Korean Movies
200 Pounds Beauty (2006) is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie released in 2006, with $42M worldwide, ahead of Typhoon (2006) at $26.2M and Lady Vengeance (2006) at $23.8M. 64 Korean-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $363.5M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 20% on 2005, whose releases took $451.5M. By genre, Drama leads with $239.4M across 33 Korean releases.
- 2006 releases with a gross
- 64
- combined worldwide
- $363.5M
- 200 Pounds Beauty (2006), the #1
- $42M
- vs 2005
- −20%
#1 of 64 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Korean Hits of 2006?
200 Pounds Beauty (2006) leads with $42M, 12% of the total. The top 5 together took $126.6M, 35% of what all 64 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Korean Release of 2006, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 64. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2006.
- 1 Dec 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $42M
- 2 Jun 2, 2006 US and Canada: $139.1K Rest of the world: $26M Worldwide: $26.2M
- 3 Apr 28, 2006 US and Canada: $211.7K Rest of the world: $23.6M Worldwide: $23.8M
- 4 Jul 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $18.5M
- 5 Apr 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.1M
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Sep 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.8M - 7
Apr 6, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $13.5M - 8
Feb 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.7M - 9
Apr 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.6M - 10
Jun 15, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.4M - 11
Mar 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M - 12
Mar 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10M - 13
Sep 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.7M - 14
Dec 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.4M - 15
Oct 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.7M - 16
Aug 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.7M - 17
Jan 5, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.5M - 18
Jan 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7M - 19
Jan 13, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M - 20
May 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M - 21
Jun 28, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.2M - 22
Aug 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 23
Dec 20, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.9M - 24
Oct 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.7M - 25
Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.6M - 26
Dec 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 27
Aug 31, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 28
Sep 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.5M - 29
Jul 6, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.4M - 30
Oct 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.3M - 31
Aug 3, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.2M - 32
Aug 10, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 33
Jan 26, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8M - 34
May 25, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M - 35
Nov 19, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 36
Mar 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 37
Nov 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M - 38
Nov 9, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.4M - 39
Apr 27, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.2M - 40
Aug 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 41
Aug 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.1M - 42
Nov 2, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 43
Sep 7, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 44
Jun 1, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.9M - 45
Nov 16, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 46
Jun 22, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 47
Nov 30, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 48
Sep 24, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M - 49
Nov 29, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M - 50
Sep 14, 2006 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
Gross bands
How Many 2006 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
None of the 64 films reached $100M. 54 films, 84% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $363.5M total.
51% 49%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $10M to $100M 10 films, 16% of the list $186.5M · 51% of the gross
- Under $10M 54 films, 84% of the list $176.9M · 49% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2006 Earned the Most?
April releases took the most, $66.2M from 5 films, led by Lady Vengeance (2006). February was the quietest month ($11.7M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan The Art of Fighting (2006) $23.7M The Art of Fighting (2006)
- February Feb Vampire Cop Ricky (2006) $11.7M Vampire Cop Ricky (2006)
- March Mar Daisy (2006) $24.2M Daisy (2006)
- April Apr Lady Vengeance (2006) $66.2M Lady Vengeance (2006)
- May May The City of Violence (2006) $13M The City of Violence (2006)
- June Jun Typhoon (2006) $45.3M Typhoon (2006)
- July Jul Hanbando (2006) $21.9M Hanbando (2006)
- August Aug Lump of Sugar (2006) $27.3M Lump of Sugar (2006)
- September Sep Maundy Thursday (2006) $32.9M Maundy Thursday (2006)
- October Oct Righteous Ties (2006) $16.8M Righteous Ties (2006)
- November Nov Cruel Winter Blues (2006) $14.4M Cruel Winter Blues (2006)
- December Dec 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) $66M 200 Pounds Beauty (2006)
Last 10 years
How Does 2006 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2005 earned the most: $451.5M from 49 films, led by The King and the Clown (2005). 2006 took $363.5M.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| 1998 1 film | 1 | $7.9K | – | The Power of Kangwon Province (1998) $7.9K |
| 1999 4 films · +4653% | 4 | $375.1K | +4653% | Shiri (1999) $164.8K |
| 2000 7 films · +152% | 7 | $943.7K | +152% | Grass (2000) $313K |
| 2001 12 films · +88% | 12 | $1.8M | +88% | Friend (2001) $550K |
| 2002 35 films · +9592% | 35 | $172.3M | +9592% | Sex Is Zero (2002) $23.9M |
| 2003 16 films · −80% | 16 | $35.3M | −80% | My Tutor Friend (2003) $17.9M |
| 2004 21 films · +354% | 21 | $160.1M | +354% | Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004) $81.4M |
| 2005 49 films · +182% | 49 | $451.5M | +182% | The King and the Clown (2005) $74.5M |
| 2006 64 films · −20% | 64 | $363.5M | −20% | 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) $42M |
By genre
Which Korean Genres Earned the Most in 2006?
Drama took $239.4M across 33 films, 66% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($169.3M) and Romance ($149.5M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2006 Korean Box Office by Genre
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Drama $239.4M33 films · #1 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) -
Comedy $169.3M24 films · #1 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) -
Romance $149.5M23 films · #1 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) -
Thriller $115.8M15 films · #1 Typhoon (2006) -
Action $108.2M16 films · #1 Typhoon (2006) -
Crime $102.9M16 films · #1 Lady Vengeance (2006) -
Mystery $23.6M3 films · #1 Hanbando (2006) -
Horror $23M5 films · #1 Vampire Cop Ricky (2006) -
History $18.5M1 film · #1 Hanbando (2006) -
Family $18.2M2 films · #1 Barefoot Ki-Bong (2006)
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
- 2019 $835.7M #1 Parasite (2019)
- 2018 $601.6M #1 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018)
- 2017 $688.3M #1 Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017)
- 2016 $691.3M #1 Train to Busan (2016)
- 2015 $665.7M #1 Ode to My Father (2015)
- 2014 $526.4M #1 The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
- 2013 $553.9M #1 Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)
- 2012 $456.2M #1 The Thieves (2012)
- 2011 $343.9M #1 Sunny (2011)
- 2010 $385.6M #1 Blades of Blood (2010)
2000s 10 years · $2.1B
- 2009 $310M #1 Tidal Wave (2009)
- 2008 $305.4M #1 The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008)
- 2007 $334.2M #1 May 18 (2007)
- 2006 $363.5M #1 200 Pounds Beauty (2006)
- 2005 $451.5M #1 The King and the Clown (2005)
- 2004 $160.1M #1 Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (2004)
- 2003 $35.3M #1 My Tutor Friend (2003)
- 2002 $172.3M #1 Sex Is Zero (2002)
- 2001 $1.8M #1 Friend (2001)
- 2000 $943.7K #1 Grass (2000)
1990s 5 years · $16.3M
1980s 3 years · $12.4M
1970s 2 years · $3.9M
1960s 3 years · $4.5M
1950s 1 year · $8M
FAQ
Korean Box Office 2006: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 64 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie in 2006?
200 Pounds Beauty (2006) leads with $42M worldwide. Next come Typhoon (2006) at $26.2M and Lady Vengeance (2006) at $23.8M.
How much did Korean-language movies released in 2006 earn?
64 Korean-language films released in 2006 report a worldwide gross, $363.5M in all, or $5.7M per film on average. 2005 releases took $451.5M.
How many Korean-language movies released in 2006 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, 200 Pounds Beauty (2006), earned $42M.
How is the 2006 Korean box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2006. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2006 Korean box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.