[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] The live-action film “Moana,” based on Disney’s mega intellectual property (IP) “Moana,” has maintained the No. 1 spot at the box office in its first week of release.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 15th, “Moana” took the top spot at the box office on the 14th, drawing 25,967 viewers. Its cumulative audience count stands at 566,520.
“Moana,” which opened on the 8th, has held onto the top spot at the box office for a week, continuing its run as the box office leader.
Second place went to the mystery thriller “The Eye,” starring Shin Min-a. “The Eye” continues to enjoy steady popularity, drawing 22,901 viewers. Its cumulative audience stands at 1,327,048.
Disney·Pixar’s animated film “Toy Story 5” took third place at the box office, drawing 17,149 viewers. To date, 2,615,194 people have seen “Toy Story 5.”
“The Swarm” took fourth place with 5,977 viewers, while “David” took fifth with 5,795 viewers.
“Moana,” which continues to enjoy box office success, is an ocean adventure film in which Moana—a girl chosen by the sea—sets sail into uncharted waters alongside the legendary hero Maui to save a cursed island.
Rising star Catherine Lagia plays Moana, while Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson plays Maui; their performances have been highly praised for their excellent synchronization with the animation. Additionally, Broadway director Thomas Kail—whose stage direction in musicals such as “Hamilton” and “In the Heights” has been widely recognized—took the helm, further enhancing the film’s quality.