#1 of 8 #1 Korean-language movie of October 2011
2011 · Comedy, Drama
$33.6M worldwide · 52% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Korean box office · October 2011
Korean Box Office, October 2011: Top-Grossing Releases
Punch (2011) is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie released in October 2011, with $33.6M worldwide, ahead of Unbowed (2011) at $22.1M and Always (2011) at $6.9M. 8 Korean-language films released in October 2011 report a worldwide gross, $64.9M in all. By genre, Drama leads with $64.4M across 7 Korean releases.
- October 2011 releases with a gross
- 8
- combined worldwide
- $64.9M
- Punch (2011), the #1
- $33.6M
#1 of 8 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Korean Hits of October 2011?
Punch (2011) leads with $33.6M, 52% of the total. The top 5 together took $64.4M, 99% of what all 8 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 2011, 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 2011.
- 1 Oct 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $33.6M
- 2 Oct 9, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.1M
- 3 Oct 20, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.9M
- 4 Oct 6, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M
- 5 Oct 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $517.1K
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Oct 27, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $365.2K - 7
Oct 8, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $124.1K - 8
Oct 7, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.5K
By release week
Which Week of October 2011 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 16–22) took $40.5M, led by Punch (2011). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 25–Oct 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 2–8 Pitch High (2011) $1.9M Pitch High (2011)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 9–15 Unbowed (2011) $22.1M Unbowed (2011)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 16–22 Punch (2011) $40.5M Punch (2011)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 23–29 A Reason to Live (2011) $365.2K A Reason to Live (2011)
- Week 45 Wk 45 Oct 30–Nov 5 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2011 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2011 earned the most: $64.9M from 8 films, led by Punch (2011).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2002 5 films | 5 | $13.1M | – | 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 |
| October 2010 7 films · −81% | 7 | $3.6M | −81% | Possessed (2010) $1.4M |
| October 2011 8 films · +1708% | 8 | $64.9M | +1708% | Punch (2011) $33.6M |
By genre
Which Korean Genres Earned the Most in October 2011?
Drama took $64.4M across 7 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($34.1M) and Crime ($22.3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
October 2011 Korean Box Office by Genre
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Drama $64.4M7 films · #1 Punch (2011) -
Comedy $34.1M2 films · #1 Punch (2011) -
Crime $22.3M2 films · #1 Unbowed (2011) -
Romance $6.9M1 film · #1 Always (2011) -
Action $517.1K1 film · #1 The Kick (2011) -
Animation $124.1K1 film · #1 The King of Pigs (2011) -
Thriller $124.1K1 film · #1 The King of Pigs (2011)
Archive
Korean Box Office in 2011, Month by Month
The months of 2011 with their totals: August leads with $74.8M, led by War of the Arrows (2011).
- January $34.5M #1 Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)
- February $15.3M #1 Children… (2011)
- March $3.3M #1 Shotgun Love (2011)
- April $9.4M #1 The Suicide Forecast (2011)
- May $51.5M #1 Sunny (2011)
- June $8.2M #1 Poongsan (2011)
- July $21.6M #1 Quick (2011)
- August $74.8M #1 War of the Arrows (2011)
- September $4.4M #1 Pain (2011)
- October $64.9M #1 Punch (2011)
- November $12.3M #1 S.I.U. (2011)
- December $43.6M #1 Spellbound (2011)
FAQ
Korean Box Office October 2011: 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 8 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Korean-language movie in October 2011?
Punch (2011) leads with $33.6M worldwide. Next come Unbowed (2011) at $22.1M and Always (2011) at $6.9M.
How much did Korean-language movies released in October 2011 earn?
8 Korean-language films released in October 2011 report a worldwide gross, $64.9M in all, or $8.1M per film on average.
How many Korean-language movies released in October 2011 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Punch (2011), earned $33.6M.
How is the October 2011 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 2011. 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 2011 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.