Entertainment
Anime Phenomenon 'Chiikawa' Rules South Korean Box Office
The Japanese animated feature "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" has successfully maintained its dominant position at the South Korean box office. During its third weekend in theaters, the film captured a significant portion of national ticket sales, continuing a strong theatrical run that has impressed industry watchers. Other notable releases, including political thrillers and crime dramas, also performed steadily amid a competitive weekend lineup. Overall market revenues saw a slight contraction compared to the previous week, yet prominent features managed to draw substantial audiences across multiplexes.