[Edaily Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] The Japanese animated film "Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" (Chiikawa) remained at the top of the box office over the weekend.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 9th, “Chiikawa” drew 149,051 viewers over the three days from the 6th to the 8th, taking the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office. Its cumulative audience count stands at 2,788,844.

“Chiikawa” is an animated film depicting a mysterious expedition in which Chiikawa and her friends, lured by the sweet temptation of 100 times their usual pay, set off for an unknown island to uncover the secrets hidden there.

The Korean film “Final Interview,” which opened on the 4th, took second place by drawing 104,482 viewers during the same period. Its cumulative attendance stands at 166,802. Third place went to “Heart of the Beast,” which drew 90,679 viewers, bringing its cumulative attendance to 379,763.

“Detective Conan: The 30th Murder Case,” which opened on the 5th, ranked fourth with 79,999 weekend viewers. Its cumulative attendance stands at 108,164. The animated film “The Cat in the Hat,” which opened on the 6th, drew 29,259 viewers, debuting in fifth place. Its cumulative attendance stands at 31,449.

“Chiikawa” continues its long-running success, maintaining the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office even in its sixth week of release. With three animated films—“Detective Conan: The Murder in Apartment 30,” “The Cat in the Hat,” and “Chiikawa”—all ranking in the top five at the weekend box office, all eyes are on whether this upward trend will continue.