The highly anticipated Korean zombie thriller, “Colony,” has made an explosive debut, setting a new record for the biggest opening day admissions this year. Data released by the Korean Film Council on Friday confirmed that the film garnered an impressive 199,768 admissions on its first day alone.
This remarkable performance significantly outpaced previous box office records, easily surpassing the approximately 150,000 first-day admissions held by the Hollywood comedy, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Propelled by this unprecedented success, “Colony” comfortably secured the No. 1 spot at the national box office from its opening.
“Colony” marks the latest creation from acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho, renowned for his genre-defining zombie thrillers, including the global phenomenon “Train to Busan” (2016). The gripping narrative follows the brilliant biotechnology professor Se-jeong, portrayed by superstar Jun Ji-hyun, as she leads a desperate group of survivors fighting to escape a building under stringent quarantine following a devastating virus outbreak.
The film’s momentum continued well beyond its opening day. As of 9 a.m., “Colony” dominated nationwide ticket reservation rates, commanding a formidable 49.3 percent. It was followed by “Michael” at 12.9 percent and “Wild Sing” at 6.7 percent, according to the latest industry data, cementing its position as a must-see cinematic event.
