#1 of 9 #1 Korean-language movie of October 2009
2009 · Comedy, Drama
$16.1M worldwide · 84% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Korean box office · October 2009
Korean Box Office, October 2009: Top-Grossing Releases
Good Morning President (2009) is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie released in October 2009, with $16.1M worldwide, ahead of Season of Good Rain (2009) at $1.8M and Paju (2009) at $827.5K. 9 Korean-language films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $19.2M in all. By genre, Drama leads with $19M across 5 Korean releases.
- October 2009 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $19.2M
- Good Morning President (2009), the #1
- $16.1M
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Korean Hits of October 2009?
Good Morning President (2009) leads with $16.1M, 84% of the total. The top 5 together took $19M, 99% of what all 9 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 October 2009, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 2009.
- 1 Oct 22, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.1M
- 2 Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M
- 3 Oct 28, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $827.5K
- 4 Oct 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $263.5K
- 5 Oct 8, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $61.2K
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Oct 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.1K - 7
Oct 9, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $47.1K - 8
Oct 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.5K - 9
Oct 10, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.2K
By release week
Which Week of October 2009 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 18–24) took $16.1M, led by Good Morning President (2009). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 27–Oct 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 4–10 Season of Good Rain (2009) $2M Season of Good Rain (2009)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 11–17 A Little Pond (2009) $308.1K A Little Pond (2009)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 18–24 Good Morning President (2009) $16.1M Good Morning President (2009)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 25–31 Paju (2009) $827.5K Paju (2009)
Earlier years
How Does October 2009 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2007 earned the most: $39.1M from 5 films, led by Le Grand Chef (2007). October 2009 took $19.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2000 1 film | 1 | $44.1K | – | Just Do It! (2000) $44.1K |
| October 2001 3 films · +179% | 3 | $122.9K | +179% | Take Care of My Cat (2001) $64.6K |
| October 2002 5 films · +10598% | 5 | $13.1M | +10598% | YMCA Baseball Team (2002) $8.3M |
| October 2003 1 film · −56% | 1 | $5.8M | −56% | Untold Scandal (2003) $5.8M |
| October 2004 1 film · −96% | 1 | $225.6K | −96% | This Charming Girl (2004) $225.6K |
| October 2005 4 films · +9118% | 4 | $20.8M | +9118% | The Beast and the Beauty (2005) $8.7M |
| October 2006 5 films · −19% | 5 | $16.8M | −19% | Righteous Ties (2006) $8.7M |
| October 2007 5 films · +132% | 5 | $39.1M | +132% | Le Grand Chef (2007) $20.8M |
| October 2008 11 films · −11% | 11 | $34.8M | −11% | Old Partner (2008) $15.3M |
| October 2009 9 films · −45% | 9 | $19.2M | −45% | Good Morning President (2009) $16.1M |
By genre
Which Korean Genres Earned the Most in October 2009?
Drama took $19M across 5 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($16.1M) and Romance ($2.8M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
October 2009 Korean Box Office by Genre
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Drama $19M5 films · #1 Good Morning President (2009) -
Comedy $16.1M2 films · #1 Good Morning President (2009) -
Romance $2.8M4 films · #1 Season of Good Rain (2009) -
Action $263.5K1 film · #1 A Little Pond (2009) -
Thriller $263.5K1 film · #1 A Little Pond (2009) -
War $263.5K1 film · #1 A Little Pond (2009) -
Documentary $112.9K3 films · #1 The Border City 2 (2009) -
Horror $47.1K1 film · #1 Vegetarian (2009)
Archive
Korean Box Office in 2009, Month by Month
The months of 2009 with their totals: July leads with $134.1M, led by Tidal Wave (2009).
- January $7.5M #1 City of Damnation (2009)
- February $25.3M #1 Private Eye (2009)
- March $3.7M #1 More Than Blue (2009)
- April $28.5M #1 My Girlfriend Is an Agent (2009)
- May $4.1M #1 Castaway on the Moon (2009)
- June $16.9M #1 Running Turtle (2009)
- July $134.1M #1 Tidal Wave (2009)
- August $2.9M #1 A Million (2009)
- September $15.3M #1 Closer to Heaven (2009)
- October $19.2M #1 Good Morning President (2009)
- November $16.1M #1 Fortune Salon (2009)
- December $36.5M #1 The Chaser (2009)
FAQ
Korean Box Office October 2009: 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie in October 2009?
Good Morning President (2009) leads with $16.1M worldwide. Next come Season of Good Rain (2009) at $1.8M and Paju (2009) at $827.5K.
How much did Korean-language movies released in October 2009 earn?
9 Korean-language films released in October 2009 report a worldwide gross, $19.2M in all, or $2.1M per film on average.
How many Korean-language movies released in October 2009 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Good Morning President (2009), earned $16.1M.
How is the October 2009 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 October 2009. 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 October 2009 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.