The South Korean box office saw a surge in activity during the weekend of May 1–3, as high-profile international sequels drove audience turnout.

According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “ The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ” claimed the top spot in its opening weekend, earning $3.8 million from 575,467 admissions. Since its mid-week debut on Apr. 29, the film has grossed a cumulative $4.5 million and captured a 31.47% revenue share.

In a close second place, “ The Devil Wears Prada 2 ” made a fashionable debut, earning $3.3 million over the weekend. The film has reached a cumulative gross of $4.9 million from 736,033 admissions.

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