Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
'Aladdin' outperforms 'Parasite' to top 5 million admissions
Actor Will Smith arrives for the premiere of “Aladdin” at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 21. AP
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
Disney's live-action remake of “Aladdin” outperformed the Cannes-winning “Parasite” at the Korean box office over the weekend to reach an accumulated 5 million admissions.
Walt Disney Company Korea said Sunday the musical fantasy film added 427,984 admissions on Saturday alone to surpass the 5-million mark the next day ― 25 days after its release.
Meanwhile, Parasite reached the 8-million mark after adding 278,974 admissions Saturday.
Aladdin's pace is faster than “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) and “Les Miserables” (2012), which reached that mark in 29 and 30 days, respectively.
Aladdin, a live-action version of Disney's 1992 animated movie of the same name, is about a thief who encounters a wish-granting genie and falls in love with Princess Jasmine.